| TITLE: |
Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Team |
| OBJECTIVE: |
The purpose of the team is to create a community of support
within each parish or cluster for the prevention of child abuse
and neglect |
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
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Ensures that all parish staff and volunteers are fully trained
in mandated reporting laws and the Protecting God’s Children
program (VIRTUS).
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Acts as a resource to the parish on issues of child abuse and
neglect.
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Responsible for training all new staff and volunteers in the
parish.
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Hosts a parishioner information night to explain its role and
function.
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Becomes a resource for feedback from the community on the effectiveness
of the parish programs.
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Provides consultation and support to anyone in the parish who
has concerns about reporting child abuse/neglect.
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Will be supported in its efforts by, and works in collaboration
with, the Child Advocacy Office of the Archdiocese.
TIME COMMITMENT:
We anticipate 24-36 hours a year would
be needed to fill this responsibility.
TRAINING AND SUPPORT:
- VIRTUS® 2 day training session.
- VIRTUS® online support
- Ongoing Support from the Office of Child Advocacy.
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