The Safe Environment Program was implemented in the Portland Diocese in June of 2002. All clergy, employees and volunteers who work with children or youth on a regular basis must attend a Protecting God's Children training session; sexual abuse awareness and prevention program.  For More Information: contact GG Galarneau, Parish Safe Environment Coordinator/Virtus Facilitator at gladys.galarneau@portlanddiocese.org          
The Diocesan website contains useful material and resources including:

• Details about the Office of Child and Youth Protection and the Protecting God’s Children program
• A variety of safe environment forms and applications for parishes, parents, schools, employees and volunteers
• The Diocesan Code of Ethics
• A description of the Diocesan Review Board
• How to file a sexual abuse report
• Information about the Office of Professional Responsibility
• Diocesan policies on counseling assistance