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Tools to support the local church’s stewardship work of protecting the vulnerable and making our ministries safe places for all people to hear the gospel.
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Tools tailor-made to support your abuse prevention and response efforts.
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Responding to Child-on-Child Sexual Misconduct
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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Confidential Church Communications and Mandated Reporters
In every state, the law requires that certain professionals immediately report to authorities suspicions that a child has suffered abuse. If you are a pastor, elder, deacon, or other leader in your church and are…
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SBC Abuse Prevention & Response department launches new Helpline
The SBC Abuse Response Helpline has experienced a significant update in conjunction with a new partnership with The Evangelical Council for Abuse Prevention (ECAP). The Helpline can be contacted by calling 833-611-HELP or by visiting…