FINGERPRINTING AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT
Catholic adults have a moral and legal responsibility and are entrusted by God with the spiritual, emotional and physical well-being of minors and vulnerable adults. As the most vulnerable participate in activities within, or sponsored by, the Diocese, it is the commitment of the Diocese to provide an environment which is safe and nurturing. It is the policy of the Diocese
of Venice to offer continued Safe Environment Awareness to all employees and volunteers.
The mission of Safe Environment Training and Fingerprinting is to prevent abuse of children and vulnerable persons through education and awareness. The Diocese of Venice is committed to protecting all children and vulnerable persons.
Anyone who wishes to be employed by St. Mary Academy, volunteer in any capacity, or be considered a vendor (substitute teachers or independent contractors) must complete Safe Environment Training, be fingerprinted and cleared by the Diocese of Venice.
Please note: There are two different steps you must complete to be eligible to volunteer at St. Mary Academy. Information on how to register for a Safe Environment training or for Fingerprint procedures are found below. You must use a desktop to register for both steps. You cannot use a mobile device!
Step 1: Registering for Fingerprinting
To begin the fingerprinting registration process, please visit
https://dioceseofvenice.org/offices/programs/safeenvironment/fingerprint-background-screening-process/
Step 2: Safe Environment Training
To begin the registration process, please visit the diocesan website,
https://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/reg_2.cfm?theme=0&org=35244
Please follow the Registration Instructions below.
of Venice to offer continued Safe Environment Awareness to all employees and volunteers.
The mission of Safe Environment Training and Fingerprinting is to prevent abuse of children and vulnerable persons through education and awareness. The Diocese of Venice is committed to protecting all children and vulnerable persons.
Anyone who wishes to be employed by St. Mary Academy, volunteer in any capacity, or be considered a vendor (substitute teachers or independent contractors) must complete Safe Environment Training, be fingerprinted and cleared by the Diocese of Venice.
Please note: There are two different steps you must complete to be eligible to volunteer at St. Mary Academy. Information on how to register for a Safe Environment training or for Fingerprint procedures are found below. You must use a desktop to register for both steps. You cannot use a mobile device!
Step 1: Registering for Fingerprinting
To begin the fingerprinting registration process, please visit
https://dioceseofvenice.org/offices/programs/safeenvironment/fingerprint-background-screening-process/
Step 2: Safe Environment Training
To begin the registration process, please visit the diocesan website,
https://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/reg_2.cfm?theme=0&org=35244
Please follow the Registration Instructions below.
| virtus_registration_instructions.pdf |
Reporting Abuse
Report all abuses against minors to the Florida Department of Children and Families at 1-800-962-2873. The Abuse Hotline number is 1-800-962-2873. A report must also be made to the Victim Assistance Coordinator of the Diocese of Venice, Barbara DiCocco at 941-416-6114.