The Roman Catholic Diocese of Joliet in Illinois

Who?	What?	When and How?	File Requirements	How Often?
ALL Children/Youth	Regular documented attendance record	Every time minors are present	Retain file permanently either on paper or scanned and backed up	Ongoing
Children or Youth not receiving Safe Environment Instruction in their Public School	Safe Environment Instruction, using materials from diocesan curriculum, or another REO/CSO-approved source of instruction: Curriculum Policy Curriculum Materials Options for Parish Faith Formation or Catholic School Instruction of Children and Youth Order Form for Diocesan materials Lesson Plans for Safe Environment Instruction Speakers with prior approval from diocese only, using Scope and Sequence Finding a Speaker for Safe Environment Note: Full Safe Touch instruction minimum every other year. On alternate years a review lesson may be used - see lesson plans above Internet Safety Instruction is permitted for alternate years for Grade 5-12	Before March 1	Report to Diocese by March 1: Number enrolled or regularly participating in the RE program or school Number instructed at a public school Number declined instruction or absent on each scheduled date (if known) Reporting Form for RE and YM programs Compliant Public School Districts	Annually
Children/Youth receiving Safe Environment Instruction in their Public School	Optional Instruction may be offered for parents by the parish	At DRE's, YM's and/or principal's discretion		Annually
Children Who Disclose	What to Do If a Child Discloses Prior Sexual Abuse	Report immediately following the flowchart instructions	File form in a secure locked location	Per Disclosure