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Who are abusers?

Abusers are not easily recognizable. They may look just like you or me. Abusers are persons who exert their power over a child or youth in such a way as to harm and/or exploit the young person. Over 75% of children and youth who have been abused knew and trusted the perpetrator. This person could be a parent, relative, school teacher, Sunday School Teacher, Youth Counselor, and on and on.

Why implement a plan?

We should implement a plan because our churches - as communities of faith, should safe havens and sanctuaries where children and youth can be confirmed and strengthened in the way that leads to life eternal.

David Kinnaman, president of The Barna Group, is more pointed:

"Our research consistently shows that how a church treats children is one of the keys to drawing and retaining new families. Sadly, churches expose themselves to all kinds of potential problems by failing to screen the people who will have contact with and responsibility for the children of strangers during church events. There is a level of trust that newcomers as well as long-time members place in the capacity of a church to provide comprehensive care for their children."

Read The Barna Group's full article, "Many Churches Neglect to Screen Those Working with Children and Youth"

 

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