Our safe church learning partner, Praesidium, has upgraded to a new training system. Praesidium’s Armatus Learn to Protect System, has become Praesidium Academy. This upgrade allows for a more robust training experience which will impact our knowledge and awareness of child protection.
Important Updates:
Many of the modules have been reset. Our Diocesan Safe Church policy training is valid for five years. Full details of the trainings you are responsible to take can be found on the diocesan website. https://diocesecpa.org/safeguardingallchildrenandgodspeople/
After you have logged onto your Praesidium account, you will be able view your course transcript.
If you need immediate assistance contact:
Praesidium Support:
Monday – Friday: 8AM-5PM CST
support@praesidiuminc.com
1 (800) 743-6354
Should you have registration questions, please contact Deacon Hank for assistance. He is our Praesidium Academy administrator. When emailing, please be sure to include your full name, your parish name, and your role within the parish and your email when registering.
Mandated Reporting
All persons in Pennsylvania are required by law to report known or suspected cases of child abuse and/or neglect to the Department within 24 hours of becoming aware of such
abuse/neglect. https://www.dhs.pa.gov/contact/Pages/Report-Abuse.aspx Reports of abuse and neglect originate from several sources including the public, courts, hospitals, police departments, parents, and relatives as well as other sources such as the church. Report suspected child abuse immediately to ChildLine at 1-800-932-0313.
Thank you for your commitment to keeping a safe environment in our congregations and communities.
There are Three modules required for Initial Basic Training:
Options include depending on your ministry:
Three new courses, once available, related to safe church policies within The Episcopal Church will fulfill your requirements for receiving a certificate are:
All volunteers and employees in the Episcopal Diocese of Central PA are responsible for following the Safe Church policies and procedures manual of the Diocese of Central PA as well as abiding by the new PA child protection laws.
For more information, please contact (717) 236-5959 or email the Diocesan Office.