Safe Environment Training
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Introduction to the VIRTUS Safe Environment Platform
Beginning July 1, 2021, the Archdiocese of New Orleans has implemented the VIRTUS® Programs as its new comprehensive safe environment training platform for adults and children. In summary, the Protecting God’s Children® Program will be the official training for employees and volunteers.
The corresponding VIRTUS Online database is an online portal that provides access to your safe environment account. All archdiocesan users will have access to their previous training records within the database. When it is time for you to complete a training document, to obtain recertification training or conduct a background check, you will receive automatic email notification from the VIRTUS website to access your account. The system will refer all users to the background check portal as necessary.
All staff and volunteers must log-in to the new system to verify your information is correct and to review and acknowledge the updated policies for the protection of children, youth and vulnerable adults.
To access your created VIRTUS account, please go to https://www.virtus.org and log in as an existing user with user ID from CMG.
If during this process you have difficulty accessing your account or resetting your password, please contact the VIRTUS Helpdesk at helpdesk@virtus.org or at 888-847-8870.
Thank you for sharing your time and talent with the local church and thank you for your diligence in making our churches, schools, and ultimately our communities a safer place for all of God’s children.
God bless you,
Sr. Mary Ellen Wheelahan, O. Carm.
Safe Environment Coordinator
Archdiocese of New Orleans
(504)861-6278
srmwheelahan@arch-no.org
https://www.nolacatholic.org/safe-environment
If you have any questions that are related to Safe Environment, please contact Ms. Trina Fouchi, our school’s Safe Environment Coordinator, at tfouchi@stpetercov.org or (985) 892-1831 ext. 204. She will be able to assist you when you have questions or need any help.