Protecting God’s Children
Visitation School and Parish, and the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, are committed to providing a safe environment for children. Every adult (age 18+) who works on our campus or volunteers with our students is required to complete a background check as well as the workshop  “Protecting God’s Children for Adults.” This is mandated for all adults who are in contact with children, either at school events and activities or through any school-sponsored event or activity. Learn more about the training here.
Visit the diocesan website, Office of Children and Youth Protection, for more information about our commitment to protect children and young people from sexual abuse.

​Click here to schedule your training for “Virtus Protecting God’s Children for Adults.”

Reporting Suspected Abuse
​The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph is committed to combating sexual abuse in the Church. If you are a victim of sexual abuse, or if you observe or suspect sexual abuse:

1. Call the Missouri Child Abuse Hotline at 1 (800) 392-3738 (if the victim is currently under the age of 18), and
2. Contact your local law enforcement agency or call 911, and
3. After reporting to civil and law enforcement authorities, report suspected sexual abuse of a minor or vulnerable adult to the Diocesan Ombudsman at (816) 812-2500. The ombudsman receives and investigates all reports of inappropriate behavior or sexual misconduct by clergy, employees or volunteers in the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph.

School Safety Concerns
Together, we share the responsibility of creating and maintaining a positive, supportive and safe environment in our Catholic Schools.  You are encouraged to report safety concerns related to our school communities in the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph.  This may include concerns about the safety and security of students, employees, volunteers, and/or property.  Your report will be received by the appropriate people designated to address your concern.  We in turn make a commitment to respond to the report (when your contact information provided).  Please note that when school is not in session, there may be a delay in response until school office hours resume. 

See more details and submit an online report here.

If you have concerns unrelated to the school community, please contact your local pastor, parish, or diocesan official directly.