The Protecting God's Children™ Program for adults is mandatory training for all paid employees of the Diocese of Reno and all volunteers, 18 years of age and older.  This program trains adults on how to protect all children.   The training makes participants aware of the signs of child sexual abuse, the methods and means by which offenders commit abuse and five easy steps one can take to prevent child sexual abuse.   Two videos are the centerpiece of the training.   Training includes onsite instruction from a certified trainer, 24 online training bulletins and an annual re-certification training course via the VIRTUS Online™ system.  The training classes are offered in both Spanish and English. These two programs are offered in response to the mandate by the USCCB in the "Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People."

Continuing education may be accessed through www.virtus.org
 

The Diocese of Reno is committed to helping to ensure the safety of children and those who habitually lack the use of reason.  For more information, please visit our website:  
http://www.renodiocese.org/safe-environment
If you suspect abuse of minors or those who habitually lack the use of reason by Priests, Deacons, Religious or by any Employee or volunteer of the Diocese of Reno, first call the civil authorities and then call the Diocesan Victim Assistance Office:  1-844-669-8911.
Please provide a phone number so that a return call can be made by a Victim's Advocate.  
We have two Victim's Advocates.  Their contact information is below:
Eastern Nevada:    Marilyn Janka     775-753-9542
Western Nevada:   David Caloiaro   775-450-3618

Documents and Protocols

Documents for Background Checks for employees can be downloaded HERE or scroll down. Forms for volunteers can be downloaded HERE.  

PLEASE NOTE:  The form says "consumer reports" but IT IS NOT a credit report.  It is purely a background check.                                                                                                                                                 PLEASE communicate this to all volunteers and employees.

When completed, forms can be: scanned and sent electronically to janeo@catholicreno.org,  or FAXED to 775-348-8619, or mailed to:
Jane O’Connor
Diocese of Reno Safe Environment
290 S. Arlington Ave.
Reno, NV 89501                                            

Upcoming Awareness Sessions in Protecting God's Children for Adults:  Please click here for the diocesan schedule.