Reporting Abuse & Seeking Assistance
The Diocese of Raleigh and St. Michael Catholic Church are committed to supporting victims, reporting abuse, and ensuring accountability.
Contact the Diocese of Raleigh Office of Child and Youth Protection: 1-866-535-7233 or safe@raldioc.org.
Our Commitment to Safety
The Safe Environment Program of the Diocese of Raleigh and St. Michael Catholic Church ensures that all volunteers and employees who share their time and talent within our community meet the highest standards of safety and accountability. St. Michael follows the Diocese of Raleigh Guidelines for the Protection of Minors, reflecting our unwavering commitment to creating a secure, sacred space where human dignity is safeguarded. Everything we do as a church reflects our dedication to respecting life in all situations by fostering the development of each individual and ensuring a secure, welcoming environment that upholds human dignity.
Guided by the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People (USCCB, 2002), the Diocese of Raleigh Office of Child and Youth Protection has strengthened safeguards in place since 1993 to ensure the safety of children in our diocese. The Diocesan Code of Professional Responsibility (1998) was re-written as the Code of Conduct for Church Personnel of the Diocese of Raleigh, setting high expectations for conduct and respect for those entrusted to our care.
Learn more about the Diocese of Raleigh Office of Child and Youth Protection and read the Code of Conduct for Church Personnel, click here.
Important Renewal Information
The annual Safe Environment Training renewal period runs from July 15 – September 15, 2025. If you have completed initial Safe Environment Training, you must renew within this window to maintain compliance. Failure to renew by September 15, 2025, will result in non-compliance. You will then be required to restart the process, including the 2.5-hour in-person introductory course.
You will receive an email when it is time to renew. If you do not receive your renewal email, contact SET.support@raldioc.org with your name and current email address to update your information.
Getting Safe Environment Certified
All clergy, employees, and volunteers in leadership roles with children and youth must complete Safe Environment Training before beginning service. This training is also required for anyone volunteering at any campus event at the parish, preschool, or school.
Upcoming Training Sessions
Safe Environment Training sessions are available for both initial certification and renewal. Each session lasts 2.5 hours and includes one short break. Upon completion, you will receive a certificate to submit to your ministry site for Level C certification.
View the full calendar of upcoming sessions, here.
Have questions about Safe Environment Training?