Step Six: Train Adults in the Church

Step Six: Train adults to recognize and respond to abuse

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Training the adults in the church is a vital step to keeping children safe. At a minimum every person who interacts with children needs training before interacting with youth in the church. Training includes: Signs of sex abuse and sex…
Step Five: Implement Guidelines for Youth Leaders

Step Five: Implement Guidelines for Youth Leaders

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Boundaries are important and keep people safe. The fence around a power plant is meant to keep people a safe distance from danger within. Boundaries are also loving. We tell kids to not put their fingers in the outlet because we don’t want…
Adult and Minor Interactions

Sample Standards for Interactions with Minors and/or Vulnerable Adults

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(Taken from virtusonline.org) Examples of appropriate contact with minors for Church programs include, but are not limited to: Verbal praise Brief side hugs or arm around the shoulder Brief pat on the shoulder or upper back Handshakes,…
Step 4 Assess Your Space

Step Four: Assess Your Space

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Children need a safe environment in which they can learn God’s Word. Careful facility design is an important step to overall child safety. Providing a safe environment for kids involves regular safety inspections for items like outlet covers…

Sample Site Assessment Checklist

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This checklist is not exhaustive. It is meant to be a starting point and should be adapted to meet the individual needs of each facility. Room security Room access is secured so children cannot enter or leave without supervision. Staircases…