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CRCNA Child Safeguarding Policy
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.
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January 25, 2022
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Empowering Children to Understand Body Safety, Consent, and Appropriate Touch
Resources on the how, what, and why of equipping children to understand abuse in age appropriate ways.
June 25, 2020
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July 2020 Safe Church Webinar with Tara Boer: Why the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Study Matters
Watch the recorded Zoom Webinar from July 29th with Prof. Tara Boer (Dordt University) about the ACEs study and implications for ministry with those who have experienced trauma and adversity.
April 8, 2020
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The Disturbing Dark Side of COVID-19
Domestic violence, child abuse, and pornography are on the rise right now. We need to be aware and support our community that is hurting right now.
March 23, 2020
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Responding to a Child's Disclosure of Abuse
We'd rather not hear it, but it's important to listen—and the way we respond to a child's disclosure of abuse can make all the difference.
February 12, 2019
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Safe Church Not Alone: Darkness to Light
Safe Church not the only organization working to end the devastation of abuse. Today we feature an article from the Ed and Nancy Hanenburg Children’s Advocacy Center of Ottawa County.
November 7, 2018
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Safe Church Not Alone: Dove's Nest
It is a joy and a privilege to work with organizations like Dove’s Nest for the building up of Christ’s body in a loving and faithful way. Sign up for their free newsletter to stay up-to-date with great resources!
September 6, 2018
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Welcome Back to Fall...Welcome Back to Safe Communities
Sharing our new Circle of Grace video and other resources from Safe Church!
April 3, 2018
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In April and May, Let’s Talk Child Abuse Prevention
Did you know that Safe Church Ministry started out as the Office of Abuse Prevention? Think of the heartache avoided by preventing abuse before it happens. Surely churches belong at the front lines.
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.
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.
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.
March 23, 2016
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Child Abuse Awareness: Bulletin Insert - God Hears Their Cries. Do We?
This bulletin insert includes a general definition of child abuse and a brief list of the common signs of child abuse.
March 23, 2014
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Child Abuse Awareness: Helpful Websites
Check out these helpful websites to get a better understanding of child sexual abuse.
March 23, 2013
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Child Abuse Awareness: Resources
Find helpful books, articles, and documents on child abuse awareness.
March 23, 2012
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Child Abuse Awareness: Presentation 101
Child Abuse 101 will help in understanding how sexual abuse happens, what some of the impacts are, and how churches can join a movement to end child sexual abuse.
January 21, 2010
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Preventing Child Abuse: Creating a Safe Place
Preventing Child Abuse will guide churches and nonprofit organizations through the process of designing and implementing child safety policies and procedures.