OVERVIEW Use this downloadable guide to help your church become proactive in protecting your youth ministry from unhealthy and unsafe youth workers. The tool begins by asking you to measure how safe your current program is. Then from there you’ll be able to determine how to best implement a stronger screening program, while building awareness for yourself and others about the tendencies or “tip-offs” that you might discern in an unsafe potential worker. Also included is a discussion about abuse allegations amongst the youth. CONTENTS OVERVIEW Screening Matters Paying attention to details is not an option—it’s a necessity. By Jeff Hanna ASSESSMENT How Secure Are Your Youth? Use this checklist to find out. By Jeff Hanna How To Screen Your Paid Youth Workers Taking decisive steps now can prevent harm to countless in your care. By James F. Cobble, Richard R. Hammar, and Steve W. Klipowicz How To Screen Your Volunteer Youth Workers Let these guides offer easy-to-understand help for a tough job. By James F. Cobble, Richard R. Hammar, and Steve W. Klipowicz How To Implement an Effective Screening Program Don’t wait to get your youth as safe as you can. By James F. Cobble, Richard R. Hammar, and Steve W. Klipowicz THE LEGAL SIDE Youth Ministry Threats Here’s what you can do to prevent ending up in court. Interview by Timothy C. Morgan FOR YOUTH LEADERS A New Youth Abuse Churches must recognize the threat of youth sexually abusing youth. By Todd Hertz FOR PASTORS Sex Abuse in the Church It’s not just limited to clergy. By Mary Cagney LEADER’S GUIDE Resource Center Quick tips and recommended resources ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Type:Download Pages:27 RELATED PRODUCTS Essentials for Screening Children's Workers The Employment Application Sampler Child Sexual Abuse Response Plan |
