All staff members and volunteers who have contact with children are required by the Diocese to:
1) complete the Protecting God’s Children training,
2) complete Mandated Reporter training,
3) submit to background checks.
To complete these requirements, please establish and log into your account with Virtus Online Training.
See upcoming sessions of Protecting God's Children.
View the full Diocesan Safe Environment Program Policies and Procedures, and visit the Diocesan website, Office of Children and Youth Protection, for more information about our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse.
Reporting Suspected Abuse
The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph is committed to combatting sexual abuse in the Church. If you are a victim of sexual abuse, or if you observe or suspect sexual abuse:
1. Call the Missouri Child Abuse Hotline at 1.800.392.3738 (if the victim is currently under the age of 18), and
2. Contact your local law enforcement agency or call 911, and
If the abuse involves a priest, deacon, employee or volunteer of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph. report the suspected abuse to the Diocesan Ombudsman, ombudsman@ombudsmankcsj.org 816-213-6024
The Diocese has a sincere commitment to providing care and healing resources to victims of sexual abuse and their families. Please contact the Victim Advocate, at 816-714-2357 or victimadvocate@diocesekcsj.org for more information.
Report School Safety Concerns
Together, we share the responsibility of creating and maintaining a positive, supportive and safe environment in our Catholic Schools. You are encouraged to report safety concerns related to our school communities in the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph. This may include concerns about the safety and security of students, employees, volunteers, and/or property. Your report will be received by the appropriate people designated to address your concern. We in turn make a commitment to respond to the report (when your contact information provided). Please note that when school is not in session, there may be a delay in response until school office hours resume.
See more details and submit an online report here.
If you have concerns unrelated to the school community, please contact your local pastor, parish, or diocesan official directly.
The goal of the Circle of Grace curriculum is to educate and empower children and young people to actively participate in a safe environment for themselves and others.