Policies for the Safety of Youth and Children

Effective Date: September 1, 2019

More questions about the New Policies?

Youth Safety Coordinator
Fr. Earl Cantos

Youth & Young Adult Ministires 
Steven Christoforou 646-519-6780
Maria Pappas 646-519-6723

Metropolis of Atlanta
Monica Gjerde 404-643-9345

The 44th Biennial Clergy Laity Congress unanimously passed the NEW Policies for the Safety of Youth and Children!

Here are some items to keep in mind as we take the next steps:
 

Youth Safety Coordinator
The Archdiocses has brought on a new Youth Safety Coordinator, Fr. Earl Cantos. Fr. Earl will take the lead in the rollout of the Policies and will be available to answer questions, offer presentations at Clergy Laity Congresses, troubleshoot issues, etc.


Web Resources
To help people understand what the Policies the Archdioces drafted a short article which can be found on page 12 fo the July/August Orthodox Observer.
 
The Internet Ministries have also created a new youth safety website for the Archdiocese. In the weeks ahead, Youth Workers will be able to use the site to log in to their Armatus accounts, order background checks, etc.  


Megamodule Update
Finally, Megamodule development is in its final stages. We’ve spent the last few months reworking and redesigning Praesidium’s first draft; it’s virtual unrecognizable from the modules we’ve been using the last decade.
Local Parishes
All parishes across the Archdiocese will be using Praesidium & Armatus Administration  for all Background Checks & Training. The Archdiocese is currently making their final redesign of the Praesidium Modules.  



What can you do while you wait?

1. Read the New Policies. 
2. Get a Parish Youth Protection Liasion.
3. Spread the Word in Your Parish. 
4. Collect Contact Information from all Youth Workers.