VIRTUS Training: October Article on Being “Friendly” vs. Being a “Peer”

The Diocese of Memphis released a VIRTUS training article this month to help adults distinguish between being friendly with a child and acting as a peer-type friend.

Bishop David P. Talley and diocesan leadership provide these monthly articles to supplement formal training sessions. The resources are available for free to all parishioners to help protect children within Catholic communities across West Tennessee.

VIRTUS training is required for all employees and volunteers working with children in the diocese. The program, led by The National Catholic Risk Retention Group, Inc., teaches individuals to recognize warning signs and follow proper procedures to prevent child abuse.