Safe Environment

Megan Drescher, Safe Environment Coordinator - School

Colleen Rzeczycki, Safe Environment Coordinator - Parish

If you have been abused by a member of the clergy or any other representative of the Church, please contact the Victim Assistance Coordinator, Kristin Eyre, LISW-CP, (843) 856-0748 or (800) 921-8122. You may also use the "call" buttons below.

We at St. Francis by the Sea are committed to creating an environment where all children and vulnerable adults are safe. We have instituted safe environment programs to assure the safety of our children. One is screening all of our volunteers who have access to children and vulnerable adults. Another is Teaching Touching Safety which is being given to all children in the school, Religious Education program, and Youth Group, unless their parents opt them out of coverage.

The Teaching Touching Safety program is directed to children and is taught on an age specific basis (Kindergarten through High School) and will help them with their own personal safety.

Listed below is the information needed to read about our charter and the information needed in the event that you need to make an allegation.

Call Us Information about Child Protection and Sexual Abuse Allegations within the Diocese of Charleston

Call Us Toll Free Como Presentar Denuncias de Abuso Sexual

E-Mail Kristin Eyre How to Report Allegations of Sexual Abuse

The Charter for the Protection of Children Victim Assistance Brochure - English Victim Assistance Brochure - Spanish

Listed below is the information needed for parents to read all about our Teaching Touching Safety program that will be taught in our Parish Religious Education Programs and also in our Catholic School.

Teaching Touching Safety Overview - English Teaching Boundaries & Safety - English Ten Tips to protect Children and to offer outreach to Victims/Survivors - English

Teaching Touching Safety Overview - Spanish Teaching Boundaries & Safety - Spanish Ten Tips to protect Children and to offer outreach to Victims/Survivors - Spanish

Opt-Out Letter - English 5 Ways to Prevent Sexual Abuse - English

Opt-Out Letter - Spanish 5 Ways to Prevent Sexual Abuse - Spanish

Below are the Power to Protect Introductory Videos for K-2 (English & Spanish), 3-5 (English & Spanish), 6-8 (English & Spanish), and 9-12 (English & Spanish).

Listed below are the lessons that will be taught this year in our Parish Religious Education Programs and also in our Catholic School.

Boundaries - You have Rights - K-2 - English Boundaries - You Have Rights - 6-8 - English

Boundaries - You Have Rights - K-2 - Spanish Boundaries - You Have Rights - 6-8 - Spanish

Boundaries - You Have Rights - 3-5 - English Boundaries - You Have Rights - 9-12 - English

Boundaries - You Have Rights - 3-5 - Spanish Boundaries - You Have Rights - 9-12 - Spanish

Below are the links you will need if you would like to become a volunteer that works with children or vulnerable adults. Please consult with your Safe Environment Coordinator before you become screened so that you are aware of all of the items that you will need.

Diocese of Charleston Policy Concerning Sexual Misconduct or Abuse Ministerial Standards Code of Conduct Social Media Policy

Diocesis de Charleston Politica con Conducta Inapropiada o Abuso Sexual de un Menor de Edad por el Personal de la Inglesia

Virtus Instructions - English Boundary Training

Virtus Instruction - Spanish Virtus Online Link Catholic Mutual Group

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