OVERVIEW Child abuse is tragic for all those involved. This download will help you put a plan into action to prevent child sexual abuse from happening in your church. You'll find help with addressing suspected abuse and how to handle actual situations of sexual abuse. Once you know the typical profile of a sexual molester you can plan to prevent these heinous acts from happening to the children of your church. You'll also find out the church's legal responsibility for reporting allegations of abuse as well as how to help victims of abuse cope. CONTENTS OVERVIEW If You Suspect What steps would you take? By Jeff Hanna ASSESSMENT How Will You Respond to Child Sexual Abuse? Use this checklist to find out. By Jeff Hanna HOW TO What is Child Sexual Abuse? Recognize the signs of abuse and the profile of abusers. By James F. Cobble, Jr., Richard R. Hammar, and Steven W. Klipowicz HOW TO Report Child Sexual Abuse Do you know you need to do? By James F. Cobble, Jr., Richard R. Hammar, and Steven W. Klipowicz THE LEGAL SIDE The Church’s Legal Vulnerability Find protection by understanding why churches are susceptible. By James F. Cobble, Jr., Richard R. Hammar, and Steven W. Klipowicz FOR PASTORS Helping the Sexually Abused Here’s what one pastor learned from facing the trauma of the abused. By Michael Phillips IT’S TRUE Healing Scars of Childhood Abuse Learn how the victims deal with their pain. By Al Miles LEADER’S GUIDE Resource Center Quick tips and recommended resources PRODUCT DETAILS Type:Download Pages:40 RELATED PRODUCTS Reducing the Risk Kit 3rd Edition Child Sexual Abuse Response Plan Essentials of Screening Children's Workers Essentials of Screening Youth Workers |
