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Unbalanced Power
We always seem to say that King David committed adultery with Bathsheba. However, I would say that what King David did was sexual assault.
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November 11, 2015
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The Church's Role in Ending Child Sexual Abuse
This webinar examines how sexual abuse happens, what some of the impacts are, and then explores how churches can play a key role in ending this epidemic in our culture.
November 28, 2016
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What Ontario Bill 132 Means for Churches
This letter on Bill 132 (a bill about sexual harassment in the workplace) is meant only for churches in Ontario, Canada. The letter gives guidelines for local churches to fulfill the new bill.
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.
February 23, 2016
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Sexual Abuse Awareness: Bulletin Insert - Healing Path
This bulletin insert for Safe Church Ministry includes a description of how abuse victims and offenders can experience justice and mercy, which can lead to healing.
September 10, 2018
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Promotional Video to Increase Awareness of Counseling Fund
Classis Chatham used Safe Church Mini-Grant Funds to help create a video to promote a counseling fund for those who would like to receive counseling after an experience of abuse. Several other classes have a similar fund. What could your classis do with a Safe Church Mini-Grant?
November 1, 2018
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Safe Church Not Alone: #ChurchToo & #WeAreSpeaking in the Body of Christ
Across the Body of Christ, fellow sisters and brothers are speaking up against abuse, sharing stories, and seeking to follow Jesus' way in creating and sustaining safe places for all!
November 8, 2018
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Considerations About Sexual Assault Allegations
What are we to make of all the sexual assault allegations we’re hearing? And how are we to respond, as the church, when we hear these stories, and address allegations in our own congregations? Here's a resource that can help.
January 3, 2019
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Safe Church Not Alone: The Value of Partnership
Safe Church is not the only organization working to end the devastation caused by abuse. There are a host of others with similar passion working to end this kind of violence. What can we learn from them?
January 3, 2019
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Safe Church Not Alone: PreventConnect
Prevent Connect is a national online project dedicated to the primary prevention of sexual assault and domestic violence by using various forms of online media to connect people and ideas.
February 13, 2019
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Responding to Allegations of Abuse Publicly: Best Practices
Whenever a church member or leader is accused and arrested for a criminal sexual offense, there are serious repercussions in the entire community, both in and outside the church.
March 13, 2019
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April: Full of Safe Church Opportunities!
April is designated Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the U.S. and in many Canadian provinces. In addition, April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month in the U.S. What can we learn and do in April to end sexual abuse in our churches and communities?
May 28, 2019
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Intelligent Love - Ending Sex Trafficking by Addressing Root Causes
Resist Exploitation, Embrace Dignity, (REED) offers education that helps people and organizations, including churches, understand the root causes of sex trafficking and work together to take action toward positive change.
June 13, 2019
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How Hilary Scarsella Calls the Church to End Sexual Violence
In a powerful blog, Hilary Jerome Scarsella reflects on what she has experienced and witnessed in the years following her sexual assault on the campus of her seminary.
August 21, 2019
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When Women Are Accused of Complicity
This article in The Atlantic talks about women who were accused of complicity in the sexual abuse of other women and children. I wanted the chuch to be aware of this reality.
March 20, 2018
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Responding to Abuse Toolkit Step #3: Meeting Immediate Needs
Safe Church Ministry offers a toolkit for churches. Responding to immediate needs is a part of that toolkit. We hope that this article is helpful toward that end.
May 22, 2018
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Responding to Abuse Toolkit Step #4: What Are the Options?
As the #MeToo movement hits the church, many churches are requesting information about how to respond. We hope this toolkit will help people, especially church councils, understand what their options are.
April 19, 2018
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Responding to Abuse Toolkit: Grooming
Safe Church Ministry offers Responding to Abuse: A Toolkit for Churches as we recognize the great need to respond well to sexual abuse. Understanding how abuse happens, often through a process of grooming, is a part of this toolkit.
February 12, 2018
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Responding to Abuse Toolkit Step #2: Understanding the Power Dynamic
An effective response to abuse is not possible without understanding the dynamics and impacts of abuse, especially the power dynamics.
March 6, 2018
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Responding to Abuse Toolkit Step #1: Be Prepared
Safe Church Ministry began as the Office of Abuse Prevention; prevention must be a primary focus of our work. Therefore, we have step one — be prepared. Our response efforts will always be weak and lacking without this foundation.
May 22, 2018
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Responding to Abuse Toolkit: Denominational Position Statement and Summary of Church Order Related to Abuse
This handy guide to our denominational position statement about abuse, and summary of related Church Order may be helpful, especially to church councils, in responding to allegations or disclosures of abuse.
January 22, 2020
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February Is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month (TDVAM)
Are you aware of how prevalent teen dating violence is? Educate yourself about the warning signs and ways to get help.
April 1, 2020
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Responding to Abuse: A Toolkit for Churches
This new resource from Safe Church Ministry is available in hardcopy and online. Also available in Spanish and Korean.
January 23, 2014
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Sexual Abuse Awareness: Resources
Find supplemental resources related to sexual abuse awareness.
August 30, 2020
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August Safe Church Webinar: Boz Tchividjian
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).