Safe Church Training
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via the Praesidium Academy HERE
used by the dioceses within the Ecclesiastical Province of BC & the Yukon;
Designed To:
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Ensure parishes remain places of safety, and wholeness,
for all seeking the love of Christ;
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Ensure all volunteers and employees are
aware of their own personal safety;
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Ensure all volunteers and employees are
equipped to manage their own personal risk.
Training Is
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via the Praesidium Academy HERE
used by the dioceses within the Ecclesiastical Province of BC & the Yukon;
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modular;
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includes topics such as:
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recognizing, preventing child or elder abuse;
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preventing bullying and harassment;
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utilizing social media safely;
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managing risk to self and others;
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preventing sexual misconduct.
Training Is For:
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clergy and paid parish staff;
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parish council members;
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wardens;
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choir director and/or organist;
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treasurer, envelope secretary and all others who handle money;
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children and youth workers, camp leaders and volunteers;
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honorary assistants;
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pastoral visitors;
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refugee volunteers;
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volunteer staff including admin, grounds, and janitorial.