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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.
This guide, developed by the MCC, explores various ways to support individuals reporting sexual harm, offering intervention strategies in cases where the harm-doer is a fellow congregant.
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
Use this tool to help assess how safe your congregation is from all kinds of abuse, and how you might nurture a culture that resists abuse.
In this webinar, a panel discusses abuse scenarios that have impacted CRC communities and the Safe Church Assessment tool is introduced.
Join us at Inspire 2022! Safe Church is hosting a pre-conference event on August 4, as well as four other workshops.
This policy provides a framework to ensure that children are safe from abuse and exploitation by those in positions of power and trust in CRCNA ministries.
Learn how to use restorative principles, practices, and ways of being to deepen relationships, create healthier church communities, and build capacity to transform conflict into opportunity.
Use this video to jumpstart discussion between church staff and council/leadership teams on accountability, mutual support, and healthy dialogue.
Do you feel overwhelmed by the task of making your church safe and resistant to abuse? Tune into this webinar series!
Learn more about the work of Safe Church Ministry, including information on resources, staff, and services (i.e. coaching, consulting, and grants).
Find resources to commemorate Abuse Awareness Sunday 2022!
Resources on the how, what, and why of equipping children to understand abuse in age appropriate ways.
A quick video highlighting 2021 with Safe Church Ministry!
This simple PDF was adapted from Howard Zehr's book, Changing Lenses: Restorative Justice for Our Times.
In this post, you'll find study guides with discussion questions, quotes, and themes for hosting a 5-session book study on A Church Called TOV.
On Wednesday December 8th at 12p Eastern, this webinar will feature conversation with a panel of CRCNA Justice Ministries Staff talking about ways of forming cultures of goodness.
October Safe Church Webinar is all about how faith leaders can work together with social services in a coordinated community response to domestic abuse.
In this workshop, participants will experience the history and framework of restorative practices, and how to integrate them in a church setting.
In this webinar, Dr. Amanda Benckhuysen and Rev. Elaine May talk with Dr. Beth Allison Barr about her new book, The Making of Biblical Womanhood.
Watch this conversation with Dr. Dawn Gibson and Pastor Anthony Gibson on Trauma-Informed Congregations.
Safe Church Ministry is hosting a virtual book study open to all interested in learning more about creating a TOV (good) culture in our churches!
This webinar features a conversation with guest speaker, Dr. Scot Mcknight, author of The Church Called Tov: Forming a Goodness Culture that Resists Abuses of Power and Promotes Healing and the Safe Church Ministry Team.
Watch this webinar, which explores the following aspects of the framework for restorative practices: continuum of practices, practice domains, fair process, and the compass of shame.
The Safe Campus Policy Template reflects the current needs of college and university campus communities. All campus ministries are required to have a policy and this is an excellent guide to develop one.