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When CRC Ministers Abuse Part I
Cynthia* never expected that a pool party with church council members and her pastor would leave her humiliated and traumatized decades later.
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July 8, 2010
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End It Now Today!
From North America to Africa, from Europe to Asia, one of the great tragedies facing humanity, a tragedy not often talked about (or certainly not enough), is that of women as victims of violence—even in the church.
January 21, 2010
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Abuse Prevention: "We're Halfway There"
Half of the Christian Reformed Church’s 1,100 congregations now have a Child Safety Policy in place. And approximately half of the 47 classes (regional groups of churches) have Safe Church Teams in place.
January 21, 2010
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How We Fail to Create Safe Churches
About 25 years ago reports began to surface about physical, emotional, and sexual abuse perpetrated by members and even leaders in the Christian Reformed Church.
January 22, 2010
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When CRC Ministers Abuse Part II: Shattered Faith
As a teenager Joanne Ravensbergen was abused by her brother-in-law, now a retired CRC pastor. . . the abuse “destroyed my faith,” she said. “I’ve burned my Bibles.”
June 10, 2011
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Understanding Consent - Part I
Consent is a short word, but long on meaning. There is much to know about consent, and there is much to misunderstand about consent.
June 20, 2011
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Understanding Consent - Part 2
In some instances, the law places a restriction on consent—not because of age or cognitive ability—but because there is a higher societal value to uphold. This article will look more closely at that issue.
December 29, 2010
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Tips to Make a Facility Safer
Here are some tips on facility changes for the protection of youth.
July 8, 2014
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Warning Signs of an Abusive Relationship
Are there warning signs in a relationship?
July 8, 2014
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Plan for Safety at VBS!
Recommended steps for child safety this summer.
December 2, 2014
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#WhyIStayed
Are we able to see the evidence of abuse? Are those who suffer abuse in a relationship able to share what is happening without being blamed or judged?
June 14, 2016
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Moving Forward: Fighting Assault Beyond What’s Trending
Social media can be and is a powerful force for advocacy, but the battle cannot be fought solely there. The real battle is the day to day struggle to confront misogyny and deep-rooted injustices.
July 19, 2016
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Dry Bones Rising: Ending Child Sexual Abuse
Check out this powerful introduction to Samaritan Safe Church's approach to keeping children safe, written by Linda Crockett, a speaker at the upcoming CRCNA Safe Church Conference.
August 8, 2016
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Understanding and Supporting Survivors of Trauma
Dr. Danjuma Gibson offers helpful guidelines both for understanding the nature of trauma and responding compassionately as a church.
December 15, 2016
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We Need to Talk About Abortion
Women considering abortion need education, resources, and support. Here are a couple ideas for ways that your congregation can create spaces for talking about abortion with grace and truth.
February 9, 2017
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Choose the Harder Path
When we are confronted with an allegation of abuse, there are always two paths we can take, two stories we can choose from. And one story will always be easier to believe.
March 14, 2017
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Judge Forced to Resign After Outrage Over Comments in Sexual Assault Case
If we want to minister effectively with those who have experienced rape, we need to examine what we believe about it, and how false thinking may influence our actions and words causing further harm.
October 12, 2013
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Emotional, Psychological, and Spiritual Abuse Awareness: Resources
Find resources that relate to emotional, psychological, and spiritual abuse.
September 23, 2014
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Pornography Awareness: Resources
Find resources from Safe Church Ministry related to pornography awareness.
February 23, 2015
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Abuse Awareness: General Resources
Find a variety of resources related to abuse awareness.
July 6, 2017
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Fighting the Darkness: The Sex Industry and the Church
In contrast to God’s beautiful design, the sex industry takes an incredible gift and uses greed, violence and coercion to exploit God’s image in people and to destroy God’s design for relationship.
November 28, 2017
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Church May Not Be Easy for Those Who Have Experienced Abuse
A recent article in Christianity Today highlights a few of the reasons why it can be difficult for those who have survived abuse to be in church.
January 2, 2018
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A New Year for Safe Church Ministry
Looking back at Safe Church Ministry in 2017 and looking forward to another year on mission together with Jesus in 2018.
January 30, 2018
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Abuse Awareness, Prevention, and Response: How Will It Happen In Your Classis?
Silence is no longer an option. In this watershed #MeToo moment, the Church must be ready to respond to sexual abuse. How will it happen in your classis?
March 13, 2018
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Domestic Abuse: Where Is the Church?
What would you do if you saw a child in your church nursery with suspicious looking bruises? Do you know who is a “mandated reporter,” and what it means to fill out a DHS-3200? These are all important things churches must know.