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Stewards of Children How do we spot a child who is being sexually abused? What do we do when our suspicions about a child being abused prove to be a reality? While we prepare our churches to be a “safe sanctuary,” some times home is not a safe sanctuary for a child, especially one who is sexually abused. It’s hard to know what to do when we suspect a child is being abused. Often we are afraid and hesitant to act, but what can we do about it? All adults serving children or youth in our church are invited to help protect the children entrusted to them by attending “Stewards of Children” – a half day workshop facilitated by Jane Donovan to educate adults how to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse and to courageously take action. Jane has long tenure as an educator and child advocate committed to making a difference in the fight against child abuse. Seminar Dates & Locations:
August 14 Plano, TX North TX Conference Ministry Center
August 26 Wichita Falls, TX Floral Heights UMC
September 9 Sulphur Springs, TX First UMC Sulphur Springs
Time: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM Cost: $10 collected at the door for a participant workbook Register: Email or call Rev. Wendy Curran -
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Who should attend? • Directors of Children’s/Youth Ministries • Children’s / Youth volunteers • Preschool directors and teachers • Clergy • Church staff • Any adult interested in protecting children After attending the Stewards of Children workshop, you will… …understand that adults are responsible for the protection of children …understand the importance of screening staff/volunteers who work with children & adolescents …have resources to react responsibly to incidents of child sexual abuse …the importance of a well conceived one-adult/one-child policy
Still unsure if this training is for you? For more info, visit www.ntcumc.org/family |