Reporting vs Reputation
Historically, abuse allegations go unreported when ministry leaders attempt to protect the ministry's reputation, public image or brand, rather than prioritizing child safety and transparency.
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Responding to an Allegation
Many ministry leaders do not understand sexual abuse, sexual abusers, or what an appropriate response to an allegation looks like. Consequently, wrong responses abound.
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The Church's Blind Spot
If every allegation of child sexual abuse was simply reported by church leaders to appropriate authorities, the resulting positive impact would be immeasurable.
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Policies & Procedures
Take a look at a prime example of what NOT to do when preparing your ministry's Policies and Procedures to address child sexual abuse. There is no one-size-fits-all policy form. In fact, Policies and Procedures are just one element of an effective Safety System.
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The 5-Part Safety System provides a framework for sexual abuse prevention in your ministry program.