THE FUTURE OF ABUSE REFORM IN THE SBC For nearly two years, the Abuse Reform Implementation Task Force (“task force”) has workedaggressively toward the implementation of meaningful and lasting abuse reform within theSouthern...
These FAQs help explain some of the things mentioned in the ARITF 2024 Report & Recommendations and they may be updated periodically until Tuesday, June 11. 1. What is the purpose of the...
We are pleased to announce that the Abuse Reform Implementation Task Force (ARTIF) will be releasing a written report on our progress next week ahead of the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist...
April marks the observance of Child Abuse Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the prevalence and devastating impact of child abuse in our communities. For the Southern Baptist Convention, this...
The Abuse Reform Implementation Task Force (ARITF) is pleased to announce two pivotal developments in our ongoing efforts toward abuse reform within the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC). First, we are grateful to the...
A statement from the Abuse Reform Implementation Task Force (ARITF) concerning the Department of Justice investigation into the SBC: “Southern Baptists initiated the work of sexual abuse reform not in response to criminal...
These are the remarks delivered by Josh Wester, Chairman of the Abuse Reform Implementation Task Force and member and pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Greensboro, NC at the February 19, Executive Committee...
In a December 4 meeting held in Dallas, TX, the Abuse Reform Implementation Task Force (ARITF) furthered its work of implementing meaningful and permanent abuse reform measures across the Southern Baptist Convention. The...
The Abuse Reform Implementation Task Force (ARITF) underscores our unwavering commitment to supporting survivors of sexual abuse in pursuit of healing and justice. Along with many others, we are now aware of concerns...
How the task force is helping Southern Baptist churches help each other The Abuse Reform Implementation Task Force (ARITF) has undertaken significant efforts to bring about key abuse reform measures within the Southern...