Faith Community Prevention Resources
The faith community is an invaluable partner in the vision to end child abuse in America. Do parents at your church know where to reach out for help? Are children safe at your church? Have you taken any precautions to ensure they won't be abused? Do you know for certain that volunteers who work with children don't have criminal backgrounds? These are just some of the important questions to ask to help your church strengthen families and protect all children. Below are some resources and links to other organizations that can help train, educate and empower your church to prevent child abuse.
- Dove's Nest - Dove's Nest mission is to empower and equip faith communities to keep children and youth safe in their homes, churches, and communities.
- Prevent Child Abuse America - Prevent Child Abuse America works to ensure the healthy development of children nationwide. The organization promotes that vision through a network of chapters in 50 states including Colorado. Prevent Child Abuse Colorado - Prevent Child Abuse Colorado works to address the unique needs of Colorado's families as we strive together to provide an encouraging and supportive environment in which children can grow into healthy and engaged members of society.
Resources & Ideas to Inspire Prevention in Your Community and Church
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Let the Children Come: Preparing Faith Communities to End Child Abuse and Neglect. Herald Press. In the context of the Bible and faith, this book helps Christians learn about their role in ending child abuse and neglect in all communities: church, home, extended family, neighborhood, school, work.
- Child and Youth Protection Policy Checklists for Churches and Schools
- Make posters, print parenting tip sheets and find other resources to help prevent child abuse. States have taken on evidence-based prevention campaigns here are some great examples: