Safe Church Training - St. Peter's, Osterville 8.23.14
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.
Logistics: St. Peter's Episcopal Church is located at 421 Wianno Avenue in Osterville (Barnstable). The building is handicap-accessible. There is limited on-site parking, as well as on-street parking. Driving directions can be found here. Doors open at 8 am for registration and light refreshments. Lunch will be provided by St. Peter's; please indicate on the registration form if you have dietary restrictions.
The training begins promptly at 8:30 am and will follow this schedule of modules:
Introduction and Laying the Foundation
Modules I & II: Power/Vulnerability and Boundaries
Break
Module III: Harassment/Exploitation Abuse/Bullying
Module IV: Child, Elder and Domestic Abuse
LUNCH (provided)
Module V: Reporting
Module VI: Response/Healing
Module VII: Safe Church Policies
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 (EV), 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.
An online version of this training, recommended for parish lay volunteers, is now available. If you would like information about the online program, please contact Esther Powell at epowell@diomass.org.
Financial assistance with the cost of this training is available. For more information, please contact Esther Powell at epowell@diomass.org or 617.482.4826 x421.