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Introduction
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Section 1: Relationships and Boundaries in Ministry
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Section 2: Starting the Conversation - Developing a Policy
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Section 3: Screening and Training Leaders and Volunteers
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Section 4: Communicating and Enforcing Policies
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Section 5: Responding and Reporting
Additional Resources
Denominational Resources
Baptist Conference New England: Safety & Security Resources
New England Lutheran Synod: Safe Church Resources
Presbyterian Church USA: Child Protection Policy
United Church of Christ Abuse Prevention Resources
United Church of Christ: Making Our Churches Safe
United Methodist Church: Safe Sanctuaries General Guidelines and Policies
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops: Safe Environment
National Resources
Preventing Child Sexual Abuse within Youth Serving Organizations, U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services
Tools
Safe Conduct Workbench, Insurance Board
Creating a Safe Church Policy, Safe Church Ministry