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… After about one and a half years of being Network Guide for Safe Church, I am signing off. I’ve enjoyed learning about … issues of abuse, both past and present. I know there are churches who want to do a better job creating safe spaces and … Sign On to Safe Church …
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… The CRC Safe Church Ministry is not alone. We are not the only … for this work. In this series of Network articles titled Safe Church Not Alone we will feature several organizations … work and offer resources that can be helpful to CRC churches as well. There is no reason to reinvent the wheel …
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… together and pooling resources during the month of April, churches and communities can highlight sexual violence as a … seeking to end all forms of sexual violence, creating safe communities and respectful relationships through … churches be doing to strengthen these factors within our church and wider community? Prevention is more than just …
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… denominations continue to faithfully work at creating safe communities for all, as we too strive to create … of sexual misconduct, power, and abuse within our church communities. Although the stories arise from the Mennonite context, your safe church teams might appreciate the recognition that …
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… In this final webinar of the 2020 Safe Church Webinar Series : we hear from two courageous people … experience of abuse, what it was like for them and how the church responded in ways that were helpful, and perhaps … December Safe Church Webinar: Raising Our Voices …
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… Support Survivors.” Another nearby poster said “You are Safe Here.” Though not explicitly in reference to sexual … a space that felt powerful and healing—safe. I think churches have a lot to learn from initiatives like these. … You Are Safe Here …
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… Please note that this letter is meant ONLY for churches in Ontario, Canada, as it springs out of provincial … who work for the organization. What does a local church need to do to fulfill the new Bill 132? I would … your church include the requirements of Bill 132 in your Safe Church Policy. Under Bill 132, the OHSA’s definition of …
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… As the #MeToo wave continues to roll over the church, and as many more are sharing their own stories of abuse, churches are requesting information about how to respond. … Responding to Abuse: A Toolkit for Churches …
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… in which our children grow up. What is the role of the Church in the face of these horrific statistics? This webinar … what some of the impacts are, and then explores how churches can play a key role in ending this epidemic in our … Bonnie Nicholas is currently serving as director of CRC Safe Church Ministry, equipping congregations in abuse …
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… Safe Church Ministry offers this resource, Responding to Abuse: A Toolkit for Churches . We often hear from congregations requesting …
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… for individuals impacted by abuse, the Classis Chatham Safe Church Committee applied for a mini-grant from CRCNA Safe … a message that acknowledged the realities of abuse within churches, revealed the church responding in a tangible way, …
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… When the allegation or disclosure of abuse involves a church leader, the consequences can be especially damaging … Advisory Panel Process: One of the mandates of the classis safe church team is to provide an Advisory Panel Process when …