Preventing Sexual Abuse — What ministry leaders should KNOW
Learn how to protect children from sexual abuse with an effective SAFETY SYSTEM.
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Is Sexual Abuse Really That Big of a Problem?
1 out of 4 girls and 1 out of 6 boys will experience sexual abuse before the age of 18
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Protective barriers in the Church tend to be critically low, creating a target for predators
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Ongoing failure to address this issue results in increased risk to children and students in ministry programs
The average convicted offender may have between 50-150 victims
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Less than 10% of sexual abusers will EVER encounter the criminal justice system
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There is NO visual profile for molesters
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Most molesters appear helpful, trustworthy and responsible
The average abuser molests his first victim by age 13 or 14
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90% of victims are abused by someone they
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Abusers come from all segments of society and many are married, educated and have families
The average age of criminal prosecution for the convicted abuser is 35 years of age
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Sexual abusers groom children and gatekeepers prior to sexual behavior
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Staff Members and Volunteers are gatekeepers and MUST understand and recognize the abuser’s ‘grooming process'
These statistics apply to YOUR ministry.
MinistrySafe provides a complete
Child Safety System designed to
reduce the risk of sexual abuse.
MinistrySafe provides a complete Child Safety System designed to reduce the risk of sexual abuse.
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Section 1: Introduction to the Child Safety Workshop
Child Safety Workshop
Train your Staff Members and Volunteers!
Section 1: Introduction to the Child Safety Workshop
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Additional Resources
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