Diocesan Safe Environment Requirements

As of July 1, 2014, the Diocese of Owensboro has adopted a Revised Sexual Abuse Policy and Procedure. Under the new guidelines, all OCS employees and adult volunteers must complete four requirements in order to be Safe Environment compliant.

The new forms required as of July 1, 2014 are the Code of Conduct and the Acknowledgement of Receipt of Revised Sexual Abuse Policy and Procedures.

Online Safe Environment Training and Background Checks must be current and updated every 5 years.

Diocese of Owensboro Employees

• Required Online Safe Environment Training “Protect Children-KY-Owensboro”
• Background check
• Code of Conduct
• Acknowledgement of Receipt of Revised Sexual Abuse Policy and Procedures
• Other diocesan policies for hiring of employees must also be followed

Diocese of Owensboro Volunteers

• Required Online Safe Environment Training “Protect Children-KY-Owensboro”
• Background check
• Code of Conduct
• Acknowledgement of Receipt of Revised Sexual Abuse Policy and Procedures

All children registered in Catholic Schools or Parish Faith Formation programs must receive Safe Environment training each year, unless their parent/guardian have signed a formal opt-out form.