OVERVIEW Today's youth worker needs to be more aware than ever of the risks involved in ministry. This download has been compiled to examine some of those risks and suggest ways to safeguard your youth ministry. Assess your church's policies and procedures to help keep youth safe, learn how to recruit a great youth leader team, and finally hear from church law expert Richard Hammar about how to respond to sexual allegations in your youth ministry. CONTENTS OVERVIEW The Risk of Ministry Youth Workers Beware! By Karen Arneson ASSESSMENT Planning to Protect Are these safeguards in place at your church? By Karen Arneson HOW TO Safe at Church Five Steps to Safety. By Beth J. Lueders HOW TO Recognizing the Threat of Youth-to-Youth Sexual Abuse Sex abuse by children against other children is a very real risk in churches. By Todd Hertz FOR PASTORS Recruiting a Great Youth Leadership Team How to make the most of existing players and attract new teammates. By Tom McKee THE LEGAL SIDE Responding to Allegations of Sexual Misconduct Involving Minors What to do when accusations fly. By Richard R. Hammar LEADER'S GUIDE Resource Center Quick Tips and recommended resources. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Type: Download Pages: 20 Copyright: 2008 RELATED PRODUCTS Reducing the Risk Kit 3rd Edition Keeping Your Counseling Ministry Safe from Sexual Misconduct Essentials for Screening Youth Workers |
