Ethics and Integrity in Ministry
This is the Diocese of Austin program that promotes safe environments, child & youth protection and ethical behavior in all ministry.
Upcoming EIM Workshops
We have three opportunities for you to fulfill your EIM compliance this semester:
Wednesday, September 25, 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Sunday, September 29, 2:30 - 5:30 PM
Sunday, October 20, 2:30 - 5:30 PM
All of the trainings will be in Rooms 201-202
VIRTUS
The Office of Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) is excited to have transitioned to VIRTUS for our database and training programs.
Information about registration for new volunteers, or for previous volunteers who need to transition to VIRTUS, is available here.
EIM Requirements
All clergy, religious, seminarians and employees, and adult volunteers serving in a ministry requiring EIM compliance must attend an EIM Workshop every 3 years.
To create a new account or view your workshop history on an existing account, please log in by visiting the VIRTUS website.
EIM Policy EIM Policies - Diocese of Austin - Austin, TX (austindiocese.org)
New Employees/Volunteers
New employees and volunteers are required to receive in-person training.
Returning Employees/Volunteers
In the Diocese of Austin, the online training module is automatically assigned 60 days prior to your training expiration date. To access it, users login and click on the Current Training box where there will be a link that says “you have 1 online module available.”
Workshop Notes
Plan to arrive promptly as late arrivals may not be admitted
Children should not be brought to EIM workshops.
If you are a victim of sexual abuse and have concerns regarding your attendance at a workshop, contact Abby Turner at (512) 949-2447 to discuss an alternative workshop arrangement.
Diocese Information
On Jan. 1, 2002, the Austin Diocese instated new policies on Ethics and Integrity in Ministry for all those who work in the church, whether in paid or volunteer programs. Anyone - volunteers, paid staff or clergy -- who works with minors or vulnerable adults in a parish or diocesan setting is required to attend one of these workshops. You must also complete a Secure Online Application (eAppsDB) so that a criminal record check can be done.
EIM COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
EIM compliance is required for persons active in most ministries in the diocese. Do you need to be compliant? New to the EIM process? Already have an EIM account? Visit austindiocese.org/eim to learn about compliance policies, how new applicants get started, and how active users maintain compliance. Contact eim@austindiocese.org for further assistance.
INFORMACIÓN PARA EL CUMPLIMIENTO CON EIM
El cumplimiento con EIM es requerido para personas activas en la mayoría de ministerios en la diócesis. ¿Necesita usted estar en cumplimiento? ¿Es el proceso de EIM algo nuevo para usted? ¿Ya tiene una cuenta de EIM? Visite austindiocese.org/eim para aprender sobre las políticas de cumplimiento, cómo comenzar si es un nuevo aplicante, y cómo los usuarios activos se mantienen en cumplimiento. Contacte a eim@austindiocese.org para recibir mayor asistencia.
REPORT ABUSE
Report abuse of a minor, elderly adult, or an adult with a disability to local law enforcement or the Texas Abuse Hotline at txabusehotline.org or (800) 252-5400 and the diocese at austindiocese.org/report-abuse or (512) 949-2447.
REPORTE EL ABUSO
Reporte el abuso de un menor, un adulto mayor o un adulto con una discapacidad a las autoridades locales del cumplimiento de la ley o a la Línea Directa del Abuso de Texas en txabusehotline.org o llamando al (800) 252-5400 y a la diócesis de Austin en austindiocese.org/report-abuse o llamando al (512) 949-2447.
HAVE YOU, OR HAS SOMEONE YOU KNOW, EXPERIENCED ABUSE?
Bishop Joe S. Vásquez and the Diocese of Austin are committed to providing compassionate care to persons who have experienced abuse, particularly if committed by clergy or a church representative. If you or someone you know have experienced such abuse, contact the diocesan Coordinator of Victim Assistance and Pastoral Support at (512) 949-2400.
¿HA USTED, O ALGUIEN QUE USTED CONOCE, EXPERIMENTADO ABUSO?
El Obispo José Vásquez y la Diócesis de Austin están comprometidos a proveer de cuidado compasivo a personas que hayan experimentado abuso, particularmente si éste fue cometido por clero o un representante de la iglesia. Si usted, o alguien que usted conocer ha experimentado dicho abuso, contacte a la Coordinadora diocesana de Asistencia a las Víctimas y Apoyo Pastoral, llame al (512) 949-2400.
REPORT UNETHICAL BEHAVIOR
Report unethical behavior by a person serving in ministry to the diocese at (512) 949-2447.
REPORTE COMPORTAMIENTO NO ÉTICO
Reporte comportamiento no ético por parte de una persona sirviendo en ministerio a la diócesis al (512) 949-2447.