Safe Environment Protecting the children and vulnerable adults in our care
Training, screening, and reporting resources for the parishes, schools, agencies, volunteers, and families of the Diocese of Dallas.
Protecting vulnerable individuals: our commitment
As Christian adults, we have a moral and legal responsibility and are entrusted by God with the spiritual, emotional and physical well being of minors and vulnerable adults as they participate in activities within or sponsored by our Diocese. It is our responsibility and commitment to provide an environment which is safe and nurturing.
In order to achieve the above, the diocese has a Safe Environment Program that implements training, screening, background checks and other procedures that are designed to reduce the risk of sexual abuse of children and vulnerable adults. Every parish, school and Diocesan agency has the program and each is responsible for program implementation and continuation.
Getting cleared: current volunteers
The Diocese of Dallas has moved to a new Safe Environment database. Follow these steps to access your VIRTUS profile.
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Go to VIRTUS Online
Visit virtusonline.org from any computer or phone.
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Use your previous email
Enter the email address you used on the old Safe Environment platform.
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Reset your password
Select “I need login help” and follow the prompts. Once you're in, complete one of the online training videos and submit any required forms.
Need help? Contact the parish or school where you want to volunteer. Thank you for your patience and support during this transition.
Log in to VIRTUSSafe Environment policies
The policies that guide every parish, school, and agency of the Diocese of Dallas. Each opens as a PDF.
- PDF Safe Environment ProgramTraining, screening, and background checks
- PDF Sexual Misconduct PolicyStandards and response procedures
- PDF Computer & Internet PolicyComputer systems, internet use, and security
- PDF Social Media PolicyOnline communication with minors and the faithful
- PDF Registered Sex Offenders PolicyAttending Mass or any parish or school function
- PDF Frequently asked questionsThe Diocese's response to abuse
Our ongoing commitment to transparency
You can learn about the Diocese's work to prevent abuse and to support victims of abuse. Because of the dedication of our Safe Environment team and the hundreds of thousands of diocesan team members, volunteers, clergy, and lay faithful who have taken part in the program, new cases of abuse are rare today. We remain vigilant in our commitment to protect children, report allegations, and remove perpetrators from ministry.