ARKANSAS
Arkansas Catholic
JULY 11, 2017
BY APRILLE HANSON
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
In an effort to continue at the forefront of maintaining safe environments for children and minors, the Diocese of Little Rock has changed the training program used by the Safe Environment Office as well as who is required to go through training.
Since July 1, the diocese is partnering with CMG Connect, a safe environment training program for adults produced by Catholic Mutual Group, and Circle of Grace for youth. Those required to go through the program are all parish, school and diocesan employees as well as volunteers who have routine contact with minors.
Those who have already been certified through Virtus will not have to recertify with CMG Connect until five years after their original Virtus certification.
The diocese has used a program called Virtus from the National Catholic Risk Retention Group since 2001, when the sexual abuse crisis came to light in the Church. Deacon Matt Glover, chancellor for canonical affairs, said at the time, Virtus was the only program available.
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