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CHILDREN ARE SAFER IN MINISTRYSAFE CHURCHES

AWARENESS TRAINING
We can ’ t reduce a risk we don ’ t understand . Providing staff members with facts to recognize the offender ’ s grooming process .
SKILLFUL SCREENING
Keeping the wolf out of the sheep pen . Utilizing questions meant to elicit a high-risk response , and training staff to recognize red flags .
EFFECTIVE PREVENTION OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE REQUIRES A COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY SYSTEM .
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POLICIES & PROCEDURES
Policies are what you do , not what you say you do . Tailored policies must fit the specific needs of your ministry program .
BACKGROUND CHECKS
Criminal background checks are necessary , but no silver bullet , because 90 % of offenders will never encounter the criminal justice system .
MONITORING & OVERSIGHT
Ensuring ongoing Safety System compliance through the MinistrySafe Control Panel ’ s simple and efficient automation .
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