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Reporting Abuse & Seeking Assistance

Our Commitment to Safety

The Diocese of Raleigh and Saint Ann Catholic Church are committed to supporting victims, reporting abuse, and ensuring accountability. You can contact the Diocese of Raleigh Office of Child and Youth Protection at (866) 535-SAFE (7233) or safe@raldioc.org.

The Safe Environment Program of the Diocese of Raleigh and Saint Ann Catholic Church ensures that all volunteers and employees who share their time and talent within our community meet the highest standards of safety and accountability. Saint Ann Catholic Church follows the Diocese of Raleigh Guidelines for the Protection of Minors, reflecting our unwavering commitment to creating a secure, sacred space where human dignity is safeguarded. Everything we do as a church reflects our dedication to respecting life in all situations by fostering the development of each individual and ensuring a secure, welcoming environment that upholds human dignity.

Guided by the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People (USCCB, 2002), the Diocese of Raleigh Office of Child and Youth Protection has strengthened safeguards in place since 1993 to ensure the safety of children in our diocese. The Diocesan Code of Professional Responsibility (1998) was re-written as the Code of Conduct for Church Personnel of the Diocese of Raleigh, setting high expectations for conduct and respect for those entrusted to our care.

Getting Safe Environment Certified

Who Is Required to Be Certified

All clergy, employees, and volunteers in leadership roles with children or youth must complete Safe Environment Training before beginning service. This training is also required for anyone volunteering at any parish, school, preschool, or campus events.

  • Initial Training is required for all new clergy, employees, and volunteers.

  • Annual Renewal is required each year after completing the initial course.

 

The annual Safe Environment Training renewal period runs from July 15 – September 15. If you have previously completed the initial training, you must renew during this window to remain in compliance. Failure to renew by September 15 will result in non-compliance and require restarting the certification process, including attendance at the 2.5-hour introductory course.

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You will receive an email when it is time to renew. If you do not receive your renewal email, contact SET.support@raldioc.org with your name and current email address to update your information.

Instructions for Renewal

  1. Visit this Diocese of Raleigh webpage. If this is your first time logging in, click “Forgotten your username or password?”

  2. Enter your email address to request a password reset.

  3. Look for an email from Tech Support. Don't see it? Check your junk/spam folder!

  4. Follow the link in the email to reset your password and access the training.

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