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
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)
Tools (click to view)
Safe Conduct Workbench, Insurance Board
Creating a Safe Church Policy, Safe Church Ministry