Safe Environment
As educators at Bishop Dunne Catholic School, we have a moral and legal responsibility for the well-being of minors and vulnerable adults as they pursue their education and participate in activities within our school community. We have a fundamental obligation and deep commitment to provide a safe and nurturing environment for our students and their families.
In order to achieve this, 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. Bishop Dunne, 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 Webpage.
Safe Environment Clearing Process
Any staff member or volunteer working with children must be Safe Environment cleared. This requires several steps:
1. DIOCESAN SCREENING FORM
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 Bishop Dunne after above steps have been completed. An appointment can be scheduled by contacting Anna Lee Friesen.
Please direct all questions regarding Safe Environment to Anna Lee Friesen, Safe Environment Director. Tel: 469 291 1779
Safe Environment Policies
The following are the policies for which acknowledgement is required:
Safe Environment Program
Sexual Misconduct Policy
Computer Internet Policy
Social Media Policy
To report Suspected Abuse
TX Dept. of Family and Protective Services
Tel: 800 252 5400
(if an emergency call 911)
Website
Contact at the Diocese of Dallas
Ms. Brenda Martinez
Safe Environment Director
214 379 2812
Contact at Bishop Dunne
Mrs. Anna Lee Friesen
Safe Environment Director
469 291 1779