Policies and Procedures
We understand how difficult it can be to know how to respond when you are faced with the disclosure of abuse in your home, church, or community. Our sample policies and procedures page has many resources to equip individuals and organizations for writing policies and putting procedures in place.
For Churches/Organizations
How to Respond When a Child is Sexually Abused
This document was created by Steve and Celestia Tracy to assist pastors when a child discloses they have been sexually abused. It is important for all those working with children to be informed how to respond if a child discloses abuse.
Sample: Church Policy on Abuse
Having a church policy on abuse is the first step in being prepared to minister to the many in your congregation that have been abused and/or are currently being abused. The attached sample is a very thorough church policy on abuse written by Kate Johnson from CCADA.org. We believe it is a great resource for churches to use when writing their own policy on abuse.
posted with permission - Kate Johnson CCADA
Domestic Violence Response Flow Chart
Having a source to reference at a moments notice is always helpful. This flowchart can be copied and distributed to each employee and or worker who needs to be equipped to support and/or help someone who discloses domestic violence. This flow chart has been adapted from the “Practice Guidelines: A consultative document for Churches, circuits and districts when working within the issue of Domestic Abuse.”
Sample DV Disclosure flow chart
accessed at http://www.methodist.org.uk/downloads/co_Domesticabusegoodpracticeguidelines1206
For Parents
How to Respond When Your Child is Sexually Abused
This document was created by Steve and Celestia Tracy to assist parents/guardians when their child discloses sexual abuse. Being prepared is one of the best ways to help your child. This document gives instruction in responding to sexual abuse disclosure. It provides clear thinking for adults when their mind could be very confused and judgement cloudy.