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Are criminal background checks a way to ensure safety?

If the ministry my child attends conducts a criminal background check on workers and volunteers, is that enough to make ...
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What if I can’t forgive?

Many survivors worry that God will condemn them if they cannot forgive the person that abused them. For example, one ...
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Is it wrong for me as a Christian to report my abuser to Child Protective Services or law enforcement?

If your neighbor stole your car, you would report him to the police. Your abuser stole something from you much ...
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What can I do to keep my children safe?

Our website includes a number of resources for parents and churches to use in teaching personal safety to their children ...
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Can a survivor of abuse or neglect heal?

Many survivors of abuse and neglect lead productive lives free of many of the adverse medical and mental health conditions ...
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How does abuse or neglect impact a child emotionally and physically?

In a series of studies of more than 450,000 patients, the Centers for Disease Control and Kaiser Permanente found that ...
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How often are children abused and neglected in multiple ways?

Most abused or neglected children are violated in multiple ways. Specifically, 66% of children abused in one way are abused ...
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Who commits child abuse and neglect?

Every ten years, the United States Department of Health conducts a massive study to determine as much information as possible ...
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What is child abuse and neglect?

Children are abused or neglected in many ways. A child may be beaten. A child may be touched sexually or ...
What Do I Say To A Sexual Assault Survivor?

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 ...
Forget Me Not Flowers

God Remembers You

“…the LORD gave [Joseph] success in everything...” – Genesis 39:3 “It could be worse.” “It’s darkest before the dawn.” “Something ...
Rid of My Disgrace

Rid of My Disgrace

Book review of Justin and Lindsey Holcomb’s Rid of My Disgrace ...