The Safe Environment Training resources below are offered to provide a variety of options for those who have already participated in the initial Safe Environment Training Program and are looking to fulfill their yearly training requirement to keep their Safe Environment clearance current.
Parishioners who want to fulfill their annual training update requirement through online courses can participate in the class modules below.
A Safe Haven Starts at Home - Once on the website, go to the heading ‘For Parents’ and register. Follow instructions from there to watch a video, take a test and receive a certificate. Once you receive the certificate give to the Safe Environment Coordinator at your parish/school.
Individuals are urged to report incidents of abuse or suspicions of sexual misconduct or
sexual harassment. In an emergency situation, please contact local law enforcement authorities, usually by calling 911.
Situations involving abuse of minors should always first be reported to civil authorities at the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
at https://www.txabusehotline.org/ or by telephone at 1-800-252-5400.
If the allegation involves priests, deacons, or an employee of a parish or the Diocese,
in addition to contacting appropriate civil authorities, please also notify or the Diocese of Dallas Victim Assistance Coordinator,
Brenda Martinez at 214-379-2812.
If the allegation involves a member of Church leadership, including bishops, archbishops or cardinals,
in addition to contacting appropriate civil authorities, please also notify Steve Martinez,
a third-party contact established to receive these reports at 210-734-7786
or make notification through the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ third party reporting system at https://reportbishopabuse.org
or by telephone at 1-800-276-1562
Report Ethics Violations
The Diocese of Dallas is committed to ethical behavior and accountability. To make a report regarding violations of ethical behavior, visit the secure EthicsPoint website.
Categories for reporting include: accounting/financial; confidentiality; fraud/theft; gifts/donations; harassment/inappropriate behavior; misuse of resources; workplace safety; child and youth protection and school safety.
