Chapter 2-11 - Safe Environment Training for Children and Youth

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Each elementary school, high school, religious education program, and youth ministry (including confirmation preparation) must annually offer the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Empowering God's Children & Young Pe​opl​​e​ Safety Program. The program includes home-based materials for parents/guardians to help them understand and support their children's education regarding child sexual abuse prevention.​​​​ 

To ensure the safety of children and youth in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, all middle and high school age youth, including students who are already 18, who work or volunteer with children or youth in cocurricular school programs or parish ministries must receive training on the Archdioces​​​​​​​​e of Los Angeles Boundary Guidelines and Code of Conduct for Middle and High School Youth Working or Volunteering with Children or Youth​​​ from the adult in charge before beginning their ministry. Youth workers/volunteers and their parents/guardians must sign this form to verify they understand their obligations. This form applies when students or youth hold specific leadership roles in ministerial service (including parishes and schools) and not to interactions with each other as fellow students or family or friends.​

Excerpt from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Administrative Handbook. Updated:​8-25-2021​​​​​​, 1-21-2025 Please see Chapter 9 Section 4 - 4 ​Initial Training for Children Youth (https://handbook.la-archdiocese.org/chapter-9/section-9-4/topic-9-4-4)