January 22, 2010
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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.”
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.
January 11, 2010
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Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company
Insurance company devoted to reducing the risk of abuse in the church by providing sample child safety policies, insurance coverage, church volunteer training, written and video resources
January 11, 2010
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Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO)
CLEO provides many services, including booklets on abuse-related topics that are downloadable; example - Elder Abuse: The Hidden Crime
January 11, 2010
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Safe Church Ministry
Here is the website of the Safe Church Ministry of the CRCNA with resources to create awareness of abuse and to assist churches and organizations to respond effectively and justly to abuse incidents.
January 11, 2010
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Faith Trust Institute
Faith-based organization that provides written and video resources for the prevention of sexual assault, domestic violence, and church leader misconduct .
January 21, 2010
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Questions From the Pickle Jar: Teens and Sex
A book from Faith Alive Christian Resources for teens that humorously covers topics related to healthy sexuality.
January 21, 2010
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Emotional Abuse: What You Should Know
This free guide provides a thorough description of emotional abuse, victims, abusers, and effects along with information about what to do when you recognize it and how to report it.
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.
January 18, 2010
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Sample Letters of Invittion for Safe Church Recruiting
Sample letters for pastors, churches, and prospective Safe Team Members to be used for Classis Safe Church Team recruiting.
January 18, 2010
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Sample Recruitment Announcments for Safe Church Team
Sample bulletin announcements for recruiting members for a classis Safe Church Team.
January 18, 2010
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Selection Criteria for Safe Church Team
Guidelines for recruiting and selecting the members of a Safe Church Team.
January 18, 2010
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Process for Establishing a Classis Safe Church Team
This document includes all the steps, approximate costs and the organizational structure of a Safe Church Team.
January 18, 2010
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The Advocate Role on the Safe Church Team
Advocates provide support for claimants through the advisory panel process. This document outlines the role of the advocate.
January 11, 2010
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Recommended Screening Steps Checklist
This chart is from Preventing Child Abuse: A Guide for Churches (Faith Alive Christian Resources, 2003, page 30) will help you apply screening steps to volunteer and staff positions.
January 11, 2010
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Sample Interview Questions for Volunteers and Minors
This document contains sample interview and screening questions to ask an adult or a minor applying for a volunteer position with your church which will involve working with children and or youth.
January 11, 2010
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Sample Apllication Form
This form is for those applying for a volunteer position that involves the supervision, care, or instruction of children and youth. The church can use this form to provide a safe and secure environment for those children and youth who participate in its programs and use its facilities.
January 11, 2010
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Parental Consent Medical Form
This form can be used for situations when children and youth leave the community for a church-related activity or youth are gone overnight for an event.