Developing and Implementing a Church Safety Policy

Further Reading (click to view)

Root, Andrew. Revisiting Relational Youth Ministry, (Intervarsity Press, 2007)

What Boundaries Do You Have With Your Youth?, Andrew Noe

Ask Rooted:  How Do You Set and Keep Emotional Boundaries in Youth Ministry?, rootedministry.com

Draw The Line: Relational Boundaries for Safe Youth Ministry, Christianity Today

National Resources (click to view)

Mandated Reporters of Child Abuse and Neglect, U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services

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Preventing Child Sexual Abuse within Youth Serving Organizations, U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services

Denominational Resources (click to view)

Baptist Conference New England: Safety & Security Resources

Episcopal Church: Safe Church

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

Sample Training Outline (click to view)

Safe Conduct Training Presentation, ctucc.org

Sample Resource for Background Screenings/Online Training (click to view)

Protect My Ministry

SafeChurch

Tools (click to view)

Safe Conduct Workbench, Insurance Board

Creating a Safe Church Policy, Safe Church Ministry

Promulgating and Implementing Church Safety Guidelines Training Module (click to view)