Recognizing the growing threat of child abuse and its presence even among God’s own people, the 1996 General Conference adopted a resolution on “Reducing the Risk of Child Sexual Abuse in the Church” which states, “God calls us to make our churches safe places, protecting children and other vulnerable persons from sexual and ritual abuse. God calls us to create communities of faith where children and adults grow safe and strong.” Safe Sanctuaries is the movement and initiative to fulfill this call upon us – to make our churches safe places for the young and the vulnerable and those in ministry with them.

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More Information

Conference Safe Sanctuaries Policy – North Carolina Conference

Castle Branch Safe Sanctuaries Info – Information packet regarding criminal background checks for Safe Sanctuaries implementation

First Steps to a Safe Sanctuaries Policy – suggested procedure and ideas for local churches as they design and implement their own policy.

The Two-Adult Rule – simple steps for safety and protection

How I Came to Love Permission Slips – how to use these crucial forms for contact and medical notification of the children and youth who participate in your events

Safe Sanctuaries and Vulnerable Adults – tips for using your policies to protect adults in need of extra care and attention

Safe Sanctuary in the Nursery – tips for areas of potential concern in the nursery

Trustees Issues for Safe Sanctuaries – looks at property and insurance considerations that relate to Safe Sanctuary policies for the local church

Protecting Your Image – tips for working with church web pages and social media

Guidelines for a Response Plan – suggestions for procedures to include in your local church Safe Sanctuary Policy and training