The Diocese of Dallas 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. Santa Clara of Assisi Church, along with surrounding parishes, the Diocese of Dallas, and other Catholic schools, each have the program and is responsible for the program implementation and continuation.
For more information on Safe Environment, including the Safe Environment documentation, please see the Diocesan Safe Environment Website
Any staff member or volunteer working with children must be Safe Environment cleared. This requires several steps:
2. TRAINING
A link to training will be forwarded once the Diocesan Screening Form is received.
3. INTERVIEW
This must be conducted in person at Santa Clara Church after above steps have been completed. An appointment can be scheduled by contacting Elsa Espinoza. 214-337-3936
Please direct all questions regarding Safe Environment to Elsa Espinoza, Safe Environment Director of Santa Clara of Assisi Church.
A. If the child is in no immediate dange, please submit your report via the TX Department of Family and Protective Services Website
B. if your situation is urgent and needs to be investigated within 24 hours call the TX Abuse Hotline at (1-800-252-5400)
C. if you have an emergency or life-threatening situation that must be dealt with immediately, please call 911 or your local law enforcement agency
Brenda Mrtinez
Diocesan Director of Safe Environment
(214)379-2812
[email protected]
Elsa Espinoza
Safe Environment Director
214-337-3936