The Diocese of St. Petersburg has created a new area of their website to highlight accountability measures in place for the protection of youth and vulnerable adults. The website can be accessed here:
Accountability – Diocese of Saint Petersburg (dosp.org)
This new area is in addition to our existing Office of the Safe Environment Program – Diocese of Saint Petersburg (dosp.org)
The Safe Environment Program (SEP) is mandated by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops, and the Diocese of St. Petersburg. Florida statues and the Province of Florida also require that vulnerable adults be protected. Our SEP programs are meant to enable children and adults to feel secure and protected in their surroundings so children and youth can more freely receive a Catholic education and experience healthy relationships. For our vulnerable adults who may be sick, shut-in, or elderly and suffering from the infirmities of aging we want to foster a safe environment for them and provide a healthy and loving relationship in the image of God. All employees are required to comply with fingerprint policy for background screening and attend safe environment training program as a condition of employment – no exceptions. All volunteers, contractors, vendors, consultants, Memo of Understanding (MOU) personnel, and persons who are entrusted with the care, responsibility, or supervision of children, youth, and, or vulnerable adults are required to comply with fingerprint policy for background screening and attend the appropriate safe environment training program. The SEP consists of two major components:
St. Scholastica Catholic Church
4301 W Homosassa Trail
Lecanto, FL 34461
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