Safe Environment Program

As part of the Safe Environment Program, the Diocese of Venice requires that all employees and those volunteers who work with children and/or vulnerable adults be fingerprinted and trained in Safe Environment prior to beginning employment or volunteering. For further details on Safe Environment, please visit https://dioceseofvenice.org/offices/programs/safeenvironment/.

Parish Safe Environment Coordinator: Freda Himshcoot

An allegation of sexual abuse of a minor by anyone should be reported immediately to:

• Florida Department of Children and Families Child Abuse Hotline – 1-800-96abuse (1-800-962-2873) or visit https://reportabuse.dcf.state.fl.us
• If the alleged abuser is a diocesan employee or volunteer, including clergy, also notify Victim Assistance Coordinator Susan Benton at 941-416-6114.