United with the bishop of Austin, we are committed to preventing harm to any of God’s people and supporting those who have experienced abuse.

What is EIM?

It is the diocesan policy, training and screening process that empowers our community to prevent and respond to abuse. Compliance with EIM policies is required of all clergy, consecrated sisters and brothers, seminarians, employees and adult lay volunteers serving in ministry. 

Why is EIM required for all who serve in ministry?

We have a shared commitment to ensuring our parish is a safe place for everyone, especially children and vulnerable adults. The more people who are aware of abuse warning signs, the more effective we can be in keeping our parish, neighborhood, families and schools safe. 

What is required to be compliant with EIM?

To be compliant, one starts by creating an account with virtus.org and then attending an initial live training. From the initial training, one completes the online refresher training and consents to a background check every three years. If you are a victim of sexual abuse and have concerns regarding your attendance at a workshop, please contact the EIM director at (512) 949-2447 to discuss alternative workshop arrangements.

EIM compliance is required for people active in most ministries in the diocese. Questions on whether you need to be compliant, or new to the EIM process or whether or not you have you have an EIM account - please visit www.austindiocese.org/eim to learn about compliance policies, how new applicants get started, and how active users maintain compliance. Contact [email protected] for further assistance. Please note that when your compliance is 60 days away from its expiration, you will receive an email from [email protected] prompting you to login and complete the required action per the email.

Report Abuse

Report abuse of a minor, elderly adult, or adult with disability to local law enforcement or the Texas Abuse Hotline at www.txabusehotline.org or (800) 252-5400 and the diocese at www.austin.diocese.oeg/report-abuse or (512) 949-2447.

EIM Compliance Information

The mission of the Diocese of Austin’s Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) program is to help protect people from abuse and unethical behavior through education, action, and reporting, and to listen to and learn from those who have experienced abuse in order to provide healing. EIM compliance is required for persons active in most ministries in the diocese. Looking for resources and information about safeguarding children and other vulnerable people? Do you want to volunteer and are new to the EIM process? Are you returning to ministry and already have an EIM account? Visit austindiocese.org/eim to learn more about EIM policies and procedures and how they help keep our parishes and schools safer for everyone. Contact your parish or school’s EIM site administrator, or [email protected], for additional assistance. Please note that when your compliance is 60 days away from its expiration, you will receive an email from [email protected] prompting you to login and complete the required action per the email. 

Report Unethical Behavior

Report unethical behavior by a person serving in ministry to the diocese at (512) 949-2447.