2020 CMSM Safeguarding Workshop: Care, Custody, or Control
Strengthen the culture of safety. Experienced speakers and practical content will help leaders of male religious institutes and monasteries, and their safeguarding teams, in strengthening the culture of safety and healing. This year’s workshop will be held over four afternoons; each session will be approximately two hours. Participants are welcome to attend any or all sessions.
Overview of Safeguarding Ministry for New Leaders
Monday, October 26, 1-3 p.m. ET
Safeguarding history and foundational documents, trends, an introduction to the Standards for Accreditation, and an overview of safeguarding ministry roles.
Presenters: Mike Riley and Christy Schiller, Praesidium, Inc.; Kristin Austin, Jesuit USA East Province; Paul Ashton, Psy.D.; and Deacon Steven DeMartino, CMSM
Best Practices in Allegation Notification and Investigation
Tuesday, October 27, 1-3 p.m. ET
Investigation processes and procedures, safeguarding resources, allegation notification recommendations, and case studies.
Presenters: Mike Riley and Deacon Steven DeMartino
Role and Responsibilities of Survivor Assistance Coordinator and Overview of Review Board Guidelines
Wednesday, October 28, 1-3:15 p.m. ET
Presenters: Tom Artz; Kristin Austin; Teresa Pitt, Spirit-Fire; and Deacon Steven DeMartino
Role and Responsibilities of the Safety Plan Supervisor
Thursday, October 29 1-3 p.m. ET
A conversation on four areas of safety plan supervision: Clarity, Conflicts, Complacency and Congruence. This opportunity will be for both new and seasoned persons who supervise restricted members living a safety plan.
Presenters: Paul Ashton, Psy.D., and Deacon Steven DeMartino