Safe Environment
Diocese of Sioux Falls Safe Environment Program
Mission
The mission of the Safe Environment Program is to provide healthy and secure environments where our children, youth, and adults can practice and grow in their faith. To pursue this mission, we have created a safe environment program for those who work or volunteer on behalf of or in the name of the Church. Using educational programs designed to provide the knowledge necessary to prevent and recognize abuse, and the Diocese of Sioux Falls Sexual Misconduct Policy to uphold the articles in the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, we hope to fulfill our promise to protect our children and youth.
Those who must be in compliance include clergy, paid employees, and volunteers who have direct contact with minors.
The Safe Environment year runs July 1 - June 30. You must complete the training every year to be in compliance.
Volunteer Drivers
All adults who would like to help drive students to school-sponsored events, including field trips and sporting events, must do both the online training listed above and fill out the volunteer driver application linked below.
