Before being approved to work with youth in our parish or school, all adults (18+) must complete the SafeParish™ training and complete an online background check.
Adult Volunteers
As part of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and St. Margaret of York's commitment to keeping children safe, the SafeParish™ safe environment program is a requirement for all adults who work with youth or vulnerable adults. Once approved volunteers will be required to complete quarterly online training videos to stay in compliance.
Summary of Responsibilities
- Background Check
(requires a one time cost of $25) - SafeParish™ Training
- Accept the terms of the Decree on Child Protection
- Stay up to date on quarterly online training videos
Click here to get started creating your SafeParish account.

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Jacilyn Jackson is the Coordinator of Religious Education and Safe Environment Coordinator at SMOY. She handles our parish faith formation programs, sacramental preparations and records, and works to keep our children safe by ensuring we are compliant with the Archdiocese’s Decree on Child Protection. She is a Thomas More graduate with a degree in Theology. Jaci enjoys spending time with her husband and six children, coaching sports, hiking, and managing her family’s mini farm. Her favorite saint is St. Anthony of Padua.


Stacy Brandel
School Office Manager &
Safe Environment Coordinator
Ministry to Survivors of Abuse (Reporting)
Ohio Child Abuse Hotline
If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, please report it! Call 855-O-H-CHILD (855.642.4453), an automated telephone directory that will link callers directly to a child welfare or law enforcement office in their county. Please provide the child protection agency with as much information as possible. Children Services screens all reports to determine if there is enough information to investigate.
855-O-H-CHILD
(855.642.4453)