Archdiocese of New Orleans Abuse Policy
as applied to youth programs at St. Catherine of Siena

BACKGROUND SCREENING

All adult volunteers having contact with children participating in youth programs of the church are required to have background screening.

The general description of this screening program can be found at:

http://www.arch-no.org/personnel/policyword.pdf

The consent forms which new adult leaders must sign to agree to their background check can be found at:

http://www.arch-no.org/personnel/choicepoint_auth.pdf

rechecks must be performed every three years.

ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW ORLEANS POLICY CONCERNING ABUSE OR NEGLECT OF MINORS

A detailed description of the archdiocese policy regarding abuse or neglect of minors can be found at:

http://www.arch-no.org/personnel/abuse_promulgation.pdf

Note:
These background checks and any additional required training is in addition to, and separate from, similar requirements made by the Boys Scouts of America.