The Episcopal Diocese of Wisconsin works to make for a safer church. This includes education for church workers and responding appropriately to alleged incidents of abuse or misconduct.
Safe Church
The Episcopal Church’s Safe Church, Safe Communities Policy
"The Church is called to be a sanctuary for all people, a place where safety, respect, and care are paramount."
Policies
The Episcopal Church provides Model Policies for the Protection of Children, Youth, and Vulnerable Adults for download at episcopalchurch.org/safe-church/model-policies. Additional resources are at episcopalchurch.org/safe-church/resources. The policy for the Episcopal Diocese of Wisconsin is available at this link.
Background Checks
The Diocesan Office works with Praesidium to process low cost background checks for employees and volunteers. To learn more or request a background check be made, email mike@diowis.org.
Online Courses
You play a vital role in keeping your church a safer place. Praesidium Academy modules provide online courses on proper boundaries to create a safer church and community. To establish a user account to take online courses from Presidium Academy, please email Deacon Terry Garner (safechurch@diowis.org), who will provide instructions.
Be prepared to take each module by creating conditions for learning that are free of interruptions or distractions. Approximate course times are listed in Praesidium Academy for each module. Take your time and read carefully to fully understand the content.
Absorb what you’ve learned and complete each module completely in one sitting.
Do not plan to complete all modules in one sitting, as your brain will be exhausted. Plan breaks!
Best practice is to take a few modules in each learning session.
The modules needed to complete will depend on the role of the volunteer or employee at the church. A list of available modules is provided below for your information.
Which Courses Do I Need?
