At the National Council meeting in Houston in August 2021, your delegates approved Resolution 189 – National Safeguarding Policy for all Member Councils. The resolution asks all Councils to create a safeguarding policy that would follow the guidelines provided and also address their local circumstances, paying attention to local laws and the policies of their diocese. All conferences must be covered by a Safeguarding policy. This page provides guidance for Councils in the preparation of their respective Safeguarding Policies.
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National Safeguarding Policy Help (March 2022) | 120.43 KB | 03-29-2023 | DownloadPreview | |
189 National Safeguarding Policy | 37.50 KB | 01-24-2023 | DownloadPreview | |
Model Harassment Policy for Society of St. Vincent de Paul Councils and Conferences | 34.92 KB | 05-30-2023 | DownloadPreview | |
Politica Nacional Salvaguarda Ambiente Seguro (March 2022) | 124.34 KB | 02-08-2024 | DownloadPreview | |
VIRTUS Online Safeguarding Training Program | 181.02 KB | 03-03-2023 | DownloadPreview | |
Safeguarding - Getting Started | 89.12 KB | 05-31-2023 | DownloadPreview | |
Safeguarding Webinar-April 27, 2022 | N/A | 01-23-2023 | Link |