ft. Special Agent John Barry of the GBI Child Exploitation & Computer Crimes Unit

April 19, 2023 
Teen Presentation at 6:00pm in the Youth Center. All are welcome. 
Adult Presentation at 7:00pm in Holy Family Hall. Must be 18+ to attend. 

Technology is all around us. For many young people, the whole world of information is in the palm of their hands. Special Agent John Barry shares the harsh truth about the dangers that exist on the internet and real, practical ways to manage them.

Teen Presentation: Recommended ages 12+, but all welcome at parents' descretion. Special Agent Barry will speak to the teens about protecting themselves online, as well as share real life examples of of situations he has encountered in his work with the GBI Child Exploitation & Computer Crimes Unit. Talk begins at 6:00pm. Following the talk, stick around for pizza and discussion in the youth center from 7:00-8:00pm. 

Adult Presentation: Must be over 18 (post-high school) to attend. Parents, grandparents, teachers, youth leaders, community leaders, and anyone else who values the protection of society's most vulnerable perople will benefit from this presentation. Special Agent Barry speaks more in depth with the adults. He shares information, stories, and advice that adults need to hear. Presentation will be in Holy Family Hall beginning at 7:00pm.
Childcare available by reservation only to renee@stannerh.org. 

You do not have to attend St. Anne Church in order to participate. All are welcome. Invite your friends, neighbors, and colleagues.

The Diocese of Savannah is committed to providing safe environments and fostering continuous improvement in every organization that sponsors activities and/or provides services to children and youth.

Through a series of workshops, educational materials, media articles and background checks, the Diocese is:

• Increasing awareness of potentially harmful situations through the VIRTUS Protecting God's Children adult training workshops.
• Implementing a Diocesan Code of Conduct for Those Working with Minors which outlines acceptable and unacceptable behaviors for all clergy, employees and volunteers.
• Evaluating background checks for relevance to the employee’s or volunteer’s position.
• Providing continuing education through the VIRTUS Web site.
• Ensuring all volunteers and paid employees who work with youth in any capacity must meet Safe Environment Requirements.

Listed below are the minimum requirements that must be met by any adult (age 18 or over) who works and/or volunteers in a Diocese of Savannah Church, School or Social Service Agency:

• Attendance at the VIRTUS “Protecting God’s Children for Adults (PGCA)” Training.
• Registration of the above training on the website www.virtusonline.org. Registration is preferred prior to the class but can be completed after the class
• A National Criminal Background check, a check of the Sex Offender’s Registry, and (preferred) a verification of the Social Security Number at least once every five years.
• Read the Diocesan “Code of Conduct” and agree to its terms by signing the back page and turning it in to your church or school.
• Completing the “Safe Environment Refresher Training” on the VIRTUS website if it has been five years or more since attending the PGCA class.