On-Line Youth Protection is available in both English and Spanish (Korean and Vietnamese subtitles available)
Our new provider for child and youth protection training is Virtus. The basic course for child and youth protection is Virtus Protecting God's Children. We think you will be pleased with the new offerings. The Virtus site is available right now for everyone.
If you had an account for Youth Protection 1, you should be able to log on with those credentials. If you believe you had a Youth Protection 1 account but don't know your login information, there is a blue " I NEED LOGIN HELP" button directly underneath where you login. There is also a "Help/ FAQs" Tab in the top right. If you still need assistance after going through those resources, you can contact us at [email protected] or (205) 838-8301.
Current youth protection training certificates will be valid with the same expiration dates and can be accessed by logging in with the same login information from Youth Protection 1.
Before you click on the link below, some things to remember: 1) Write down and remember your user name and password. You will need them again 2) You can stop progress and return to the program at any time. Plan on allowing plenty of time to complete the course. 3) When finished with the class, be sure to print out your certificate. You will be glad you did 4) You will be able to choose between English or Spanish for the course 5) Click on the following link to access the online training:
Technical support for help with on-line VIRTUS: 888-847-8870 Help with questions about diocesan youth protection policies: 205-838-8301 or [email protected]. This is not a "help line." It is our Office for Youth Services and the director is often out of the office assisting parishes, attending meetings, or at Camp Tekakwitha. Our administrative assistant is part-time. Please be patient waiting for a response.
NEW* - Youth Protection QS Alternative to Youth Protection 1 for Spanish Speaking Adults
Video - based class available on this website
Completion is good for one year only
Participant must complete a written form, turned in to his or her parish
Should be first made to the Alabama Department of Human Resources or Local Police. A secondary report of suspected child abuse that involves a priest, deacon, or anyone connected to a Catholic church, Catholic school or other Catholic institution:
