Child Protection in a Ministry Environment: Guidelines for Ministry Workers

The information in this publication is intended to help ministry leaders better understand issues of child abuse and assist them in developing a child protection program for their churches and related ministries. No portion of this publication should be used without prior legal review, revision, and approval by an attorney licensed to practice law in your state.

Contents

INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………………………………………….. pg. 5
CHAPTERS
1: Identifying Abuse: Disrupting the Culture of Trust ……………………………………….. pg. 7
2: Preventing Abuse: Policies Set Safe Boundaries for Children …………………………pg. 11
3: Screening Guidelines: Preventing Access ……………………………………………………pg. 15
4: Mandatory Reporting: Who, What, How, and When ………………………………………pg. 19
5: A Safe Space: Superior Supervision ……………………………………………………………pg. 21
6: Key to Success: Communicating Your Plan ………………………………………………….pg. 27
SAMPLE POLICIES AND FORMS…………………………………………………………………. pg. 31