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  • Fortify Initiative equips church leaders to protect, even as they build

    Fortify Initiative equips church leaders to protect, even as they build

    SPRINGFIELD, Tenn. – The Scripture verse printed on the front of a resource from the Fortify Initiative may not seem the most obvious choice for an effort focused on protecting the vulnerable. One might expect…

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  • Practical virtual trainings help churches strengthen abuse prevention

    Practical virtual trainings help churches strengthen abuse prevention

    Abuse prevention in ministry can feel overwhelming, but free online webinars offered by the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) Virtual Training Institute and MinistrySafe break complex safeguarding concepts into clear, actionable steps church leaders can implement…

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  • Advising on Whether to Limit Liability or Care for Victims

    Advising on Whether to Limit Liability or Care for Victims

    While abuse of a child by an adult is terrible, it’s usually straightforward to evaluate what is happening. But what about sexual misconduct between children? Is it always abuse? No. Is it always illegal? No.…

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