New York Conference Department of Women's Ministries
Local Church Child Safety Protocol
When talking about abuse in any form, it is important for us to understand that this topic is relevant both in and outside the church. Statistics show that the rates of abuse are approximately equal in both areas (SDA Abuse Response Study)
NYCARES has been established to ensure that correct, consistent, useful information is made available to churches, and to support and assist in the development of local resource networks which will provide lay people with the needed tools to respond in an appropriate, supportive, and loving manner to those affected by abuse.
The following resources are produced by and can be found on the Adventist Risk Management site. Clicking a button will take you to printable documents of these resources. For documents in other languages visit the ARM Website.
Predator at the door Video
What does a child predator look like
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The Hideout film Video
A young girl's life is thrown upside down when she is taken advantage of by her favorite teacher. Through the support of her best friend, she finds the strength to tell her mother.
Video Director Credit: Daniel Wahlen​
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Implementation Resources
These resources are to assist you in implementing a child safety plan in your local church. Consult with local conference officials for questions and concerns.
Child Protection Resources Additional information and forms to use with your child protection program.
Reference Resources Additional helpful information to use with your child protection program.
Additional Resources The following resources are available on the Adventist Risk Management website:
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Videos
* Best Practices In Supervision of Children And Youth
Solutions Articles
*Child Protection - We Are Accountable
*When A Predator Attacks - Finding Healing Following Abuse
*Intersections in the Lives of Children - Preventing Child Sex Abuse
How to Handle Child-on-Child Abuse Cases the Right Way