Ministry of Protection Mission Statement

The Office for the Protection of Children & Vulnerable Adults (OPCVA) is committed to fostering healthy relationships within the Diocese of San Jose through awareness and interpersonal safety education for our children, as well as safety training and background screening for all adults who minister or provide services to our children and/or vulnerable adults, in our effort to help maintain a safe environment for all.

To report suspected child or elderly abuse in your parish, school or in the Diocese of San Jose, please follow the instructions on the Diocesan’s “Reporting Abuse” web page for guidance on how to file a formal report with authorities. For all other concerns or inquires, please contact the Office for the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults at 408-983-0113. Please feel free to contact us via email as well at protection@dsj.org

Safe Environment Training

Employees & Adult Volunteers: Safe Environment Training is mandatory for diocesan clergy, employees and active volunteers working with youth. Training must be renewed every three (3) years by clergy, employees and active volunteers. The VIRTUS® online training course, Protecting God’s Children, provides flexible accessibility and is available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese. Volunteers and employees who serve in Homebound Ministries, or bringing the Eucharist to the sick, are responsible for taking the Protecting God’s Children & Vulnerable Adults training course which incorporates the Protecting God’s Children (PGC) training material.

High School Student Volunteers (Teen Volunteers Ages 13 – 18): Youth between the ages of 13 up to their 18 birthday, must complete the VIRTUS® Healthy Relationships for Teens online training course for employment of volunteer service eligibility. Training must be renewed every 2 years to maintain eligibility up to 18 years of age. Once the teen reaches 18 years of age, they are required to take the adult training programs in order to continue their service.

Adult Safe Environment Training Courses (English)
Protecting God’s Children | Instructions | Registration Link 
Protecting God’s Children & Vulnerable Adults | Instructions| Registration Link 
Training Website: www.virtusonline.org

Cursos de Entrenamiento para un Ambiente Seguro para Adultos (Español)
Protegiendo a los Ninos de Dios | Instrucciones| Enlace de Registro 
Protegiendo a los Ninos de Dios & Adultos Vulnerables | Instrucciones | Enlace de Registro
Sitio Web de Entrenamiento: www.virtusonline.org/espaniol

High School Student Volunteer Training Course (Teen Volunteers Ages 13 – 18)
Healthy Relationships for Teens | Instructions | Registration Link 
Training Website: www.virtusonline.org

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