Workshops

LEVEL 1

What Every Church Leader Needs to Know

• BC laws on reporting child abuse.
• Responding to reports when protection is needed.
• Forms of abuse: Recognizing physical, sexual, emotional abuse indicators
• Issues surrounding disclosures and supporting a child who discloses.

Recommended for all staff and volunteers (ages 18 and up) working with children and minors.

LEVEL 2

Physical, Emotional Abuse and Neglect

• More in depth than level 1 with emphasis on Physical, Emotional Abuse & Neglect.
• Signs and Indicators; Why do Children remain silent?
• How can the church respond?
• How can the church be proactive in being a Safe Place.
• Video Examples: “The David Pelzer Story: A Child Called IT” & “Scared Silent”

Recommended for all staff and volunteers (ages 18 and up) working with children and minors. 

LEVEL 2

Sexual, Emotional Abuse and Neglect

• More in depth than level 1 with emphasis on Sexual & Emotional Abuse and Neglect.
• How can the Church respond?
• How can the church be proactive in being a Safe Place?
• Video Examples: “Scared Silent” – 2 offenders and Victims share their stories of sexual and emotional abuse.

Recommended for all staff and volunteers (ages 18 and up) working with children and minors. 

Equipping Leaders & Protecting Ministry

• Relational Skills; Understanding and Responding to Emotions
• Relational Boundaries and Safe Guards
• Positions of trust: Understanding the Risks
• Protecting Ourselves, ministry and the church.

Ideal for Pastors, Church Staff, Council Members and Ministry/Program Leaders. Recommended for council and leadership retreats.

A Safe Church – Responding to Abuse in Positions of Trust

• Forms of Abuse; Definitions of Abuse.
• How to make our church a safe place.
• How does the CRC respond to abuse allegations? What is the Advisory Panel Process?
• Video: “Not in My Church”. A church’s story of its pastor, the women he abused and the response of the church.

Recommended for Pastors, Church Staff, Council Members and Ministry/Program Leaders.

Council Training: The Advisory Panel Process

• The Advisory Panel Process: The role of the council, the Safe Church Team, the accuser and the accused in responding to abuse allegations against a church leader(s).
• Identifying and understanding the dynamics of abuse.

Intended for Church Councils.

Equipping Youth Leaders & Protecting Ministry

• The role of the Leader in Youth Ministry
• Identifying Risks in Youth Ministry; Understanding, Protecting, and Caring for Ourselves; Leadership Conduct, Understanding Boundaries.

For Youth Pastors/Directors & Youth Leaders. Recommended for Leadership Retreats

Abuse Awareness and Prevention Training For Youth

• What is abuse?
• Emotional abuse, bullying, physical, sexual abuse and harassment
• Video examples

Recommended for Participants in Youth Programs and Youth Retreats

Understanding and Responding to an Offender.

• Training for churches and individuals to give informed support and responses to individuals and families.
• Information on the nature and issue of offending

Recommended for Church Councils, Church Leaders & Members.

Over 18 Documentary

• An educational presentation about online pornography, ease of access by kids and minors,
  impact and some preventative/protection steps (more info)

Recommended for Youth, parents, church leaders.

Boundaries—Risks, Guidelines and Best Practices—info every leader needs to know

• an interactive workshop including scenarios and group discussion

Domestic Violence Workshop

available as a basic or longer, more in depth, workshop

• Definitions, Signs, Indicators,
• Dynamics  & the Cycle of Domestic Violence
• Recognizing & Responding
• Safety, support & the important role of the church
• Resource Guide

For all church leaders  and the whole congregation