Reducing the Risk

Here are some simple ideas your church can implement to help
reduce the risk of sexual abuse in your congregation:

Establish screening procedures for all volunteers.

Run background checks on employees and volunteers.

Institute a waiting period for volunteers.

Provide periodic and continuous training for staff and volunteers.

Maintain proper student/teacher ratios.

Be sure all rooms where children and youth meet have windows in the doors.

Have at least two adults present at all children/youth activities and in all interactions.

Provide counseling only in rooms where the door has a window or the door can be kept open at all times.

NEVER counsel or meet one-on-one at someone's home.

For some quick facts and tips, click on the links below.

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