"Virtus is Latin for excellence, valor, moral strength and courage—the same characteristics needed for caring adults who interact with children and protect them from abuse (defined as any physical, sexual or emotional maltreatment or neglect of a child). As the primary educators of their children, parents have a duty to provide adequate formation that is appropriate to each child or young person’s state of development. This is the core principle upon which all of our resources and programs involving the instruction of children are founded and designed.
In an effort to assist in this monumental mission of protecting young people, all of our programs, including our school-based curriculum and this booklet guide, provide for collaboration between parents and lesson leaders in establishing safety guidelines and principles. Through these programs, caring adults become partners with parents to ensure that all children are protected and that young people also have the tools they need to protect themselves." (Teaching Boundaries and Safety Guide)
As part of the execution of their mission to provide safe environments for all children and vulnerable adults, DPB Office of Safe Environments shares the handbook Teaching Boundaries and Safety Guide on their Safe Environment Resources page.
Please visit DPB Office of Safe Environments to learn more
