Virtus

This special training is required for anyone who works with children, and is strongly encouraged for all parents, grandparents, aunts/uncles, and parishioners interested in the welfare of our parish children.At St. Peter Church, it is expected that at least one parent of all children/teens participating in our parish religious education, youth group, or altar server ministry have this training.

Volunteering for a Ministry involving Children:  According to Diocesan rules, all those (18+) volunteering for a ministry involving children or teens must complete VIRTUS Training and undergo a criminal background check.  

If you suspect that a child is in imminent danger, please call 911 immediately.

If you suspect a child or youth is being or has been abused, contact the TN Child Abuse Hotline 1-877-237-0004. Please note: In the State of Tennessee, everyone is a mandated reporter. All persons are legally required to report suspected cases of child abuse or neglect.

If you suspect, a child or youth is being sexually exploited online, make a report to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children's CyberTipline which is accesible 24 hours a day. 

If you suspect a child is being abused by a cleric, church worker or volunteer, 
FIRST, call the TN Child Abuse Hotline 1-877-237-0004
THEN, call the diocesan Victims Assistance Coordinator 901-652-4066 and/or Diocesan Director of Child and Youth Protection 901-359-2027. 

The Catholic Diocese of Memphis in Tennessee encourages all victims, or parents of minors who are victims, of sexual abuse by a bishop, priest, deacon or diocesan employee or agent, to report such abuse.

Additional information:
https://cdom.org/victim-assistance/
https://virtusonline.org

Saturday, August 13, 1 -4 p.m.
Thursday, August 25, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 
VIRTUS: Protecting God’s Children Training for Adults will be offered twice at St. Peter this month. To sign up, visit the VIRTUS website or contact Christina at [email protected].