Preventing Sexual Abuse — What leaders should KNOW
Learn how to protect children from sexual abuse with an effective SAFETY SYSTEM.
MinistrySafe and the PCA are working together to protect children from sexual abuse.

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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
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
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
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
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. Â
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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At Reformed Theological Seminary, our partnership with MinistrySafe helps us prepare pastors and ministry leaders who are better informed and equipped to protect children in their churches and ministries.
Ligon Duncan, BA, MDiv, MA, PhD (Edin)
Chancellor and CEO, Reformed Theological Seminary
I’m very grateful for the work of MinistrySafe and recommend them to other PCA churches and organizations. Kimberlee Norris, one of the founders of MinistrySafe, presented live training for our church and Presbytery. Her presentations were exceptionally well done and extremely helpful. I can’t imagine a church that wouldn’t be helped by the resources and training MinistrySafe provides.
Dr. Kevin DeYoung
Senior Pastor,
Christ Covenant Church
In this present age, with documented and continued targeting of Christ’s church by those who are sexual predators or those who are driven by sexual addictions, it is absolutely crucial that we provide a safe environment for the most vulnerable members of our church, our covenant children. This is best done by those who provide competent counsel and effective training for those of us who lead in local churches, presbyteries and denominations. Having been blessed by the capable, insightful and comprehensive services of MinistrySafe, it is our priviledge to commend them to our sister churches in PCA and beyond. Their abilities, competence and experience have been invaluable to Briarwood, and their services are delivered with integrity and thoroughness.
As a senior pastor, I am grateful for MinistrySafe; Briarwood leadership has been significantly blessed through them, and our congregation is safer because of what they have provided to us.
Dr. Harry Reeder
Senior Pastor,
Briarwood Presbyterian Church
At First Presbyterian Church, we have been using MinistrySafe for several years, and have found the clarity and wisdom of the program a great help as we seek to minister to our children and young people in a secure and nurturing environment.  MinistrySafe has become a vital part of our approach to serving the most vulnerable people entrusted to our care and we commend it warmly to churches and ministries everywhere.
Dr. David Strain
Senior Minister,
First Presbyterian Church, Jackson, MS
Jamey Short
Executive Director of Internal Ministries,
Perimeter Church
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