Working With Law Enforcement: Getting Started
Some abuse is only discovered when a child talks to his or her parent about what happened. Hearing this in ...
Misbeliefs: I’m All Alone
Many survivors of childhood abuse report feelings of being alone in the world, that no one can understand them. These ...
Misbeliefs: It’s My Fault
Survivors of trauma, whether childhood abuse, sexual assault, or domestic abuse, share a belief that the abuse was their fault ...
Coping with Flashbacks
People who have experienced trauma may experience flashbacks in their everyday lives. Flashbacks can be intense and bring back the ...
What Is A Trigger?
Experiencing a sudden onset of the feelings and emotions that you felt during an abusive situation is a common experience ...
Step Three: Know Your Volunteers
The church must surround the children in its care with people who are safe and loving. Why, then, do so ...
Step Two: Create Urgency
People in the congregation must first understand the statistics and results of child abuse to feel compelled to do something ...
Step One: Form a Child Safety Committee
The work of ensuring children are safe in religious settings is not something that can fall on one person’s shoulders ...
What Do I Say To A Sexual Assault Survivor?
Choosing a counselor should not be difficult. Here are a few things to keep in mind when selecting yours ...
Information to Know When Seeking Counseling
Choosing a counselor should not be difficult. Here are a few things to keep in mind when selecting yours ...
Developing Effective Church Policies on Child Maltreatment
Used with permission, this article by Victor Vieth from Jacob’s Hope reviews the ten stages of developing an effective child ...
