Rooted in our Experiences

Benefit from insights learned through our years of personal encounters

Quality Guidance

Receive guidance from Council support staff on how to approach a situation and what is expected.

Vincentian-Neighbor Centered

Learn about Safeguarding practices from a Vincentian point of view, true to our spirituality and the dignity of our neighbors

About the Course

Join us in learning about the roots of Safeguarding and how we, as Vincentians, can best ensure safe encounters with vulnerable adults and youth. Learn the some of the core signs and types of abuse, and gain guidance on what to do in various scenarios.  This course is one part of SVDP-Cincinnati's Safeguarding Policy requirements, upon completion, please reach out to our Safeguarding Coordinator to finish the process by filing your SG.1 Form and Background Check Request.

Course Curriculum

7 Chapters · 22 Lessons

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      Introduction & Opening Prayer

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      Influencing Documents and Policies

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      Archdiocese of Cincinnati 2023 Decree- English

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      Archdiocese of Cincinnati 2023 Decree - Spanish

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      National SVDP Safeguarding Decree

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      Chapter Quiz

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      The Three Options

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      Safeguarding Form Download Instructions

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      Form SG.1 (Vincentians)

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      Sterling Volunteers (Background Check) Release and Information

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      Types of Abuse

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      Scenario 1

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      Types of Abuse Continued

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      Scenario 2

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      Boundaries & Behaviors

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      Bystander Interventions

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      Bystander Scenario

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      Types of Disclosure

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      Reporting Guidelines

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      Chapter Quiz

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      Summary & Closing Prayer

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      Next Steps to Complete Certification