Safe Environments
In the Archdiocese of Detroit, safe environment programs are in place to protect all of us. These programs offer valuable knowledge, assistance, and support in preventing harm to young people and vulnerable adults. All parents, children, and those who work and/or volunteer in the Archdiocese of Detroit are required to complete an age appropriate safe environments program
Sign up for a Virtus Account or obtain access to your Virtus account if you already have one.
- Virtus is a database that tracks compliance with the AOD safe environment program requirements. Scroll down for instructions to help you sign up or recover your password.
Read and electronically sign the AOD Code of Conduct.
- You will be prompted to sign the Code of Conduct within your Virtus account.
Fill out and electronically sign a background check authorization form
- You will be prompted to give the required information for a background check authorization and then asked to digitally sign the form within Virtus. The background check authorization form agrees to periodic criminal background checks – every year for employees, every two years for volunteers. Your information will be securely stored in Virtus.
Register for and complete the Protecting God’s Children/Vulnerable Adults training module.
- Training can be completed online or in person. Updated training must be completed every three years. You will be prompted to register for a training module within your Virtus account.
Protecting God’s Children at
St John Vianney!
Online Training
Both new (“First Time Registrant”) and renewal (“Existing Account”) training can be completed directly through the PCG website.
Important: if you are renewing your training and have forgotten your existing account username, please reach out to Lori below.
The renewal training is less intensive than first-time training: www.virtus.org
In-person Training
Both new (“First Time Registrant”) and renewal (“Existing Account”) training can be done in-person.
There are parishes hosting in-person sessions.
You can register for in-person training here as well: www.virtus.org