Abuse Prevention (Learning Lab)

August is Abuse Prevention Month

Is your church in compliance… or out of compliance?

Every congregation wants to be a safe place for children, youth, and vulnerable adults. Thank you for all that you do to create a space of physical, spiritual and emotional safety for the people you serve. For every church that has worked hard to stay in compliance with the requirements for abuse prevention policies, background checks, sexual abuse prevention training, livescan fingerprinting, and sexual harassment prevention training – thank you for maintaining protected space. Thank you for understanding that there are people who look for unguarded access to children, youth and vulnerable adults.

Not fully in compliance?  We are here for you, just in time for your fall kick-off season.

Every Tuesday in August will feature a short webinar highlighting an essential element of a solid, compliant Abuse Prevention System.

Access the training(s) your church needs.

Get the help you need from your District Offices.

• Tuesday 8/ 4 @ 6:30 pm  Create An Effective Abuse Prevention Policy
• Tuesday 8/11 @ 6:30 pm  Complete Training and Background Checks with Ministry Safe
• Tuesday 8/18 @ 6:30 pm  Comply with Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Mandates
• Tuesday 8/25 @ 6:30 pm  Coordinate Department of Justice Livescan Fingerprinting

Check your Conference and District communications weekly through July and August for practical tips, training, and resources.

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Webinar details:

Create an Effective Abuse Prevention Policy        Aug 4 @ 6:30PST/3:30HST

* A2B Rev. Paige Eaves

Local churches should have thoughtful abuse prevention policies in place and make certain that all staff and volunteers are aware of them. This one-hour webinar will review our Conference’s customizable policy template. Use this opportunity to create or update your church’s policy.

Ministry Safe – Get in Compliance Quickly             Aug 11 @ 6:30/3:30

* District Admins Jan Newton & Sonya Lee with Ministry Safe’s Claire Murray

We use Ministry Safe for the Sexual Abuse Awareness training and background checks. Every church has its own account with Ministry Safe. The first part of this one-hour webinar is an orientation for those who need to get set up in Ministry Safe. The second part will be Q & A for users of all levels.

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training                    Aug 18@ 6:30/3:30

* Conference HR – Samie Harris and Tricia Baker

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training is required for employees and supervisors. Our Conference HR pros will review the reasons and requirements and get you set up with the resources your church needs.

Compliance with AB506: Livescan Fingerprinting              Aug 25@6:30/3:30 

* A2B Paige Eaves – with Greg Love of Ministry Safe

Livescan Fingerprinting is completely separate from Ministry Safe’s background check system. California’s AB506 makes it mandatory for youth-serving programs. Find out how to get set up with the Department of Justice.