For copies of the following documents, questions or to inquire about abuse prevention resources you couldn't find here, please contact Beth A. Swagman, 616-224-0735.

Sermon outlines

• Domestic Violence
• Sexual Abuse
• Physical Abuse
• Child abuse

Signs and Symptoms of Child Abuse

Child Abuse Reporting Laws in the US and Canada

Child Protection Law in Michigan

• Clergy become mandated reporters under Michigan Law March 2003 - Public Act 693

Statistics and Information on

• Child Abuse
• Domestic Violence
• Elderly Abuse
• Dating Violence
• Survey on Abuse in the CRC

Information to establish a child safety committee, develop policies, and suggested implementation strategies

Sample Child Safety Policies

• US Churches (CRC)
• Canadian Churches (CRC)
• Reformed Church in America
• Methodist Church
• Non-denominational churches

Sample School Polices

• School Sexual Harassment Policies
• Sexual Harassment Law

Worship Resources

• Church bulletin covers and litanies:
  • Words: Building Up or Breaking Down (2005)
  • Bless The Children (2003)
  • Hands Shouldn't Hurt (2002)

Safe Church Teams, formerly Abuse Response Teams (ART)

• Local church teams
• Classical teams
• Advisory Panel Process Brochure
• Training for
• Classis structure
• Suggested mandates

Topics the director is available to speak on:

• Child Abuse
• Child Safety Policies
• Sexual Harassment in the Church Setting
• Domestic Violence
• Elderly Abuse
• Clergy Misconduct?the behavior and its effects on the congregation
• Understanding the Victim and/or Offender
• Dynamics of Abuse, Violence, Power and Control
• Training for Caregivers or Support Persons

Many written and video resources on abuse:

• Emotional Abuse booklet: This booklet answers some of the questions we have about emotional abuse.
• Shaken Baby Syndrome resources
• Procedures and Guidelines for Handling Allegations against a church leader by a child
• Preventing Child Abuse, a Guide for Churches
• Responding to Domestic Violence
• Church bulletin covers and litanies: Words: Building Up or Breaking Down (2005); Bless The Children (2003); Hands Shouldn't Hurt (2002)