The Office of Child and Youth Protection announces CAP (Child Assault Prevention) sessions. CAP is the safe environment training program for adults who have regular contact with minors.
Attendance is required in order to comply with the USCCB’s Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. The policy of the Diocese of Camden is that adults will attend CAP once every five years.
CAP 1 teaches attendees to recognize child abuse and neglect and how to report to the proper authorities. CAP 1 is for new volunteers and employees.
CAP 2 is No More Bullies, No More Victims and is a workshop on bullying awareness and bullying prevention. Cyberbullying is also addressed. Both sessions are 90 minutes.
Adults must attend CAP 1 before attending CAP 2. After five years, adults have the option of attending CAP 1 again if they prefer.
The following sessions will be offered in April and May:
CAP Phase 1
— Monday, April 8, 7 p.m., Our Lady Star of the Sea School, Atlantic City, Cafeteria
— Thursday, April 18, 7 p.m., St. Vincent de Paul School, Mays Landing, Parish Hall
— Tuesday, April 23, 7 p.m., Catholic Community of the Holy Spirit, Mullica Hill
— Tuesday, April 23, 7 p.m., Our Lady of the Lakes, Collings Lakes
— Thursday, May 2, 7 p.m., St. Mary of Mt. Carmel, Hammonton, St. Anthony Hall, Rt. 206
— Monday, May 13, 7 p.m., Christ the Redeemer, Atco, Hall
— Wednesday, May 29, 7 p.m., Mary, Queen of All Saints, Pennsauken, School Hall, 49th Street
CAP Phase 2 – Bullying Prevention
No CAP Phase 2
To attend one of these classes, call the CAP registration line in the Office of Child and Youth Protection at 856-583-6165 or email ddiggons@camdendiocese.org to register. Please register at least five days before the session you would like to attend.
The CAP schedule, location phone numbers and directions may be found on the diocesan website @ www.camdendiocese.org