Safe Environment Office

VOLUNTEER CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK

In order to apply online for a Criminal Record Background Check for volunteers a BC Services e-Card may be used, or, if the volunteer does not currently have one, may create one at www.gov.bc.ca/bcservicescard . It is not mandatory to have an e-card, but it verifies the ID of the applicant. Without the e-card the Safe Environment Office needs to be informed that an online application has been submitted for verification purposes. The Criminal Record Check may be requested online at https://justice.gov.bc.ca/screening/crrpa/org-access This process, which is free to applicants, requires a code which is available from the Safe Environment Coordinator. The process is available for school, parish and organizational volunteers.

Volunteers are still able to request a Criminal Record Check through their local RCMP detachment. This request must  include a Vulnerable Sector Check for children AND vulnerable adults. There is a fee for this process.

Volunteers requesting RCMP Record Checks 

EMPLOYEE CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK

All school employees must complete a Criminal Record Background Check with Vulnerable Sector Check for adults and children through CRRP. 
Individuals may apply online at  https://justice.gov.bc.ca/screening/crrpa/org-access using a BC Services e-Card. Although not required, the e-card provides a method of identification for the applicant. If an e-card is not used the Safe Environment needs to be informed of the application so that ID verification can be made and the CRC process completed. Applicants may apply for the e-card at www.gov.bc/bcservicescard. The online application will require a special code for processing, available from the Safe Environment Office.

The process for teachers involves ordering a Sharing Form. This process may be done online at https://justice.gov.bc.ca/screening/crrpa/org-access but ONLY with the BC Services e-card.
Otherwise a paper consent form must be submitted to the Safe Environment Office for submission to CRRP.

All parish employees must provide a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check for adults and children by visiting the RCMP or local municipal police if no RCMP office is available. They may not apply online.

When you visit the RCMP or local municipal police, remember the following:

FINGERPRINTING

In some cases, fingerprinting is required to complete the Criminal Record Check (a fee will apply).  If you have been asked to go for fingerprints, contact the Safe Environment Office immediately (250-448-2725 or email).  The SEO will provide you with instructions and make a note on your file.

Fingerprints are used to confirm your identity when some of your personal information matches that of a pardoned sex offender.

The processing time for fingerprinting can be up to 22 weeks.  You will not be approved to work/volunteer in the Diocese until the final results of the Criminal Record Check, including the fingerprinting, have been submitted to, and reviewed by, the Safe Environment Office.

WORKPLACE BULLYING AND HARASSMENT POLICY

The Diocese of Nelson is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment where people are treated, and treat each other, professionally and respectfully in their interactions and where the dignity of all individuals is upheld. The Workplace Bullying and Harassment training is required every five years for employees and contractors.

Documents and Forms

Child and Youth Protection Links

• Protecting Children - BC Ministry of Children and Family Development
• Responding to Child Welfare Concerns:  Your Role in Knowing When and What to Report - BC MCFD
• The BC Handbook for Action on Child Abuse and Neglect - BC MCFD
• Canadian Centre for Child Protection
• Child Sexual Abuse:  It is Your Business - CCCP
• Guide for Parents:  A guide to protect children in child serving organizations - Commit to Kids of CCCP