Safe Church Training - St. John's Church, Sandwich - November 19, 2016 

This is a six hour training session designed to:

1. Increase awareness regarding sexual misconduct
2. Increase awareness of abuse of power
3. Outline steps toward preventing abuse
4. Offer ways to intervene when misconduct occurs
5. Equip anyone in a position of parish leadership with ways of healing and rebuilding the body of Christ

Doors open at 8am for registration and light refreshments. The program runs from 8:30 am to 9:30 and includes a continental breakfast and lunch.

The training begins promptly at 8:30 am and will follow this schedule of modules:

Introduction and Laying the Foundation

Modules I & II: Power, Vulnerabilityand Consent; Boundaries and Internet Safety

Module III: Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse

Module IV: Child, Domestic and Elder Abuse; Bullying

Lunch

Module V: Reporting

Module VI: Response/Healing

Module VII: Parish Safety Inventory

Wrap Up: Final Questions, Evaluation and Closing Prayer

This training is required of all clergy and diocesan employees.  It is also suitable for all employees of congregations, for wardens, vestry members, Eucharistic Visitors, pastoral visitors, youth leaders, confirmation sponsors, retreat mentors, acolyte leaders, choir directors, church school teachers and volunteers working in the parish on a regular basis.

You may want to check with your clergy to see if your Safe Church registration fee is covered by the congregation or is paid by each individual; both methods are common.  Financial assistance with the cost of this training is available. An online version of this training (Safeguarding God's Children), recommeded for parish lay volunteers, is also available. If you would like information about any of the information around Safe Church, please contact Karen Montagno at kmontagno@diomass.org or 617.482.4826 x413.

 Please register below