Your Safety Is Our Priority!
Here at the UGA Catholic Center, we are dedicated to creating a safe environment for all members of our church. We are committed to protecting members of all ages and ensuring their comfort and stability within the Church and the Center. Please feel free to view the resources below to see how we ensure that this happens and what the Archdiocese does to ensure the safety of our Church Environment. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to reach out to the staff members of the Center.
Archdiocesan Safe Environment Program
The Archdiocese of Atlanta is committed to helping children and young people learn and grow in a healthy and safe environment. The Catholic Center at UGA complies with archdiocesan safe environment policies and procedures in accordance with the U.S. Bishop’s Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. Safe Environment programs are in place to assist parents and children—and those whose duties involve contact with minors—in preventing harm to young people. The Archdiocese of Atlanta proudly offers Safe Environment training materials to all schools and parishes. VIRTUS Protecting God’s Children (commonly referred to as “Virtus”) is the training program for adults and children in grades Kindergarten through 12th grade. We are happy to partner with you in working to keep your children safe. Please visit the Archdiocesan Safe Environment page for information on reporting child abuse.
Archdiocese of Atlanta
PROMISE TO PROTECT, PLEDGE TO HEAL – YOU ARE FAMILY – WE ARE HERE TO LISTEN AND TAKE ACTION. TO REPORT ABUSE BY A MEMBER OF THE CLERGY, VOLUNTEER, OR CHURCH PERSONNEL OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF ATLANTA, PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CHILD AND YOUTH PROTECTION AT 404-920-7550. ARCHDIOCESAN 24 HOUR HOTLINE 1-888-437-0764.
Safe Environment links
Safe Environment- Archdiocese of ATL
2022 Safe Environment Documents
Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People
VIRTUS Overview- Safe Environment
VIRTUS Brochure- Safe Environment