{"id":5419,"date":"2025-05-16T13:19:39","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T17:19:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/christian-formation\/?page_id=5419"},"modified":"2026-05-01T08:54:57","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T12:54:57","slug":"safer-sanctuaries","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/christian-formation\/safer-sanctuaries\/","title":{"rendered":"Safer Sanctuaries"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Safer Sanctuaries<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Children, Youth & Vulnerable Adults<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Safer Sanctuaries is the movement and initiative to fulfill the call upon us\u2014to make our churches safe places for the young, the vulnerable, and those in ministry with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Note:<\/strong> Safe Sanctuaries is now Safer Sanctuaries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Start Building Safer Sanctuaries Today<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Policies<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Build and maintain a church policy that protects all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Create a Policy\u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Training & Tools<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Educate your team and create a culture of safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

View Training & Tools\u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Complex Situations<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Respond with grace and accountability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to Consider\u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Support & Help<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Connect with others and access key resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get Support\u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Creating & Implementing Safer Sanctuaries Policies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every church in the NC Conference is required to have a Safer Sanctuaries policy to protect children, youth, and vulnerable adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll find sample policies, training expectations, and step-by-step instructions for setting up background checks using the conference\u2019s approved provider to help you design and implement a policy tailored to your congregation\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Safer Sanctuaries Policies <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The conference Safer Sanctuaries Committee is available to resource local churches as they develop their own unique policies. It is the responsibility of a local church to train its volunteers and staff on that church\u2019s policies and procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sample Policies and Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n