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This article provides a history on the introduction of the Code of Conduct, as well as articles for further conversation. A video overview of the code is also included.
In this webinar, we will highlight some key myths that many of us hold about our abuse prevention policies—and how to go forward with revisions and making new policies
In this webinar, a panel discusses abuse scenarios that have impacted CRC communities and the Safe Church Assessment tool is introduced.
Do you feel overwhelmed by the task of making your church safe and resistant to abuse? Tune into this webinar series!
View the video recording and the highlights of Safe Church's August 26th webinar with Boz Tchividjian, founder of GRACE (Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment).
This article includes an update of the actions that have taken place in response to the adoptions made at Synod 2019 regarding the Abuse of Power Report.
This article pinpoints what adoptions by synod led to the development of the Code of Conduct for Ministry Leaders in the Christian Reformed Church.
Safe Church highlights resources for Youth Ministry, Social Media, and Online Streaming.
The recent resignation of Pastor John Ortberg is yet another reminder that our churches have a great deal of work to do in the area of abuse prevention.
Safe Church Ministry shares a customizable Social Media Policy from Protect Young Eyes, an organization helping families, schools, and churches create safer digital environments.
Safe Church encourages churches that are working with ex-offenders to develop a covenant of conduct with the individual. Included are sample policies and a discussion about the importance of this process.
As we connect online in the midst of a global quarantine, are we being safe? Are we keeping our children safe? This article offers resources to respond to these very important questions.
Does your church have a system or policy in place for children's programs that begin mid-service? How do you handle this situation?
As a supplement to the Safe Church Policy Toolkit, we are providing these sample policies as examples of what other churches use as their abuse prevention policies.
It's important to remember that social media is simply a communication tool and, like all tools, must be used in appropriate ways. As leaders it is up to us to create and maintain appropriate boundaries. Here are some guidelines.
We can begin to prevent abuse by starting at an early age to teach our children respect for themselves and for one another; and by helping them learn what to do in situations that feel unsafe.
These educational resources will help you begin talking with young adults about healthy sexuality.
https://network.crcna.org/safe-church/sample-safe-church-policiesSafe church policies help protect the most vulnerable among us, especially our children from the devastating effects of abuse.
The following organizations have been successfully used by CRC congregations and ministries to help secure background checks.