Safe Environment

The Safe Environment Training (S.E.) at St. Joseph School consists of two components a training and criminal background check.  Both  are required by the Diocese of Providence and the USCCB.  All adults who work or volunteer with children in any capacity at SJS are required to complete Safe Environment Training once every three years.

• The first time an adult receives this training it must be in at a live training session hosted by the school or parish. The goal of this training is to maintain a quality program that ensures the safety of all our students while they are in our collective care.   There is no cost associated with the Safe Environment requirement.
• In addition to the three components of Safe Environment Training, a BCI check must be completed once every three years. Unless you are a regular volunteer, the cost of the BCI is $5.00. Please call the school office at 401.821.3450 for more information about how to meet this requirement.

Renewal process

1.  Read the three Save Environment Training Presentations and/or watch the brief video.
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2. ​Read and be familiar with the three documents below. 

• Code of Ethical Conduct
• Sexual Misconduct Policy Extract
• Safe School Act – Statewide Bullying Policy

3. Print and complete these TWO forms. Return then to the school office. 

• Safe Environment Training Completion Form
• BCI Disclaimer Form (A copy of both sides of your RI ID & $5.00 needed to process)

• Safe Environment Training – Part 1: Protecting our children
• Safe Environment Training – Part 2: Recognizing the signs
• Safe Environment Training – Part 3: Recognize Predatory Adults