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 8:00 am for registration and light refreshments. The program runs from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, with a continental breakfast and lunch provided.

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 Consent; Boundaries and Internet Safety

Break

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 (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.

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, recommended for parish lay volunteers, is also available.  If you would like information about the online program, or have any other questions around Safe Church, please contact Karen Montagno, at kmontagno@diomass.org or 617.482.4826 x413.

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