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How Will We Respond to Child Sexual Abuse?

Use this assessment to help prepare your church with the proper policies and procedures.
posted 6/02/2008

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How Will We Respond to Child Sexual Abuse?
If you answer “no” to any of these questions, consider those the areas your church needs to improve on.
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Do we have a written response plan that we can use in case of an allegation?

2
Do we have an attorney already designated for our church?

3
Is the name and contact information for our church insurance agent easily accessible?

4
Do we have a designated, trained church spokesperson who can address the media?

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Do we understand the difference between fact-finding and conducting a full investigation?

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Is there a plan in place to temporarily remove the alleged suspect from contact with minors while the investigation is being conducted?

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Does our plan include specific steps for how we should notify our leaders and membership of the alleged incident?

8
Are the state’s mandatory reporting laws posted and are they being followed?

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Do we keep clear notes and utilize the use of an incident report?

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Do we have a plan to follow through with pastoral care for the victim, suspect, and their families?

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Do we have a plan to institute prayer throughout the process in a way that protects all parties involved?

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Are there denominational officials that need to be notified of this incident?

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Have we committed ahead of time to cooperating with authorities?

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