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Resources for churches:
summaries of laws U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services provides summaries of the laws in the US and it's various states regarding definitions of abuse, reporting, clergy as manadated reporters, and other laws regarding the welfare of children. These summaries are not guaranteed to be the latest information, please check with the authorities in your state for updates
warning signs of abuse "Stop It Now's warning signs of child sexual abuse
Resources for parents:
quizes on safety Interactive safety quizes for parents and children by National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
prevention plan A child abuse prevention plan for families, from 'Be a Child's Hero Network'
warning signs of abuse "Stop It Now's warning signs of child sexual abuse
Resources for victims:
MCC Network of Adult Survivors (of sexual abuse) a ministry of the Mennonite Central Committee
AACC American Association of Christian Counselors, find a counselor near you
therapist guidelines on finding a counselor
reconciliation Article about reconciliation vs. litigation
Healing Alliance The Healing Alliance : support for victims of clergy abuse
advocateweb Support for victims of abuse by professionals including clergy
Resources for families of offenders:
Stop It Now! Helpline is a toll-free number for adults who are at risk for sexually abusing a child, for friends and family members of sexual abusers and/or victims, and for parents of children with sexual behavior problems. This helpline service is confidential, available Monday through Friday, 9:00AM-6:00PM (EST) at 1-888-PREVENT (1-888-773-8368).
www.sosen.org: An excellent organization for offenders and their families.
Accountability:
filtering Info about filtering and accountability software to help guard against internet pornography
accountability Free accountability software from Intergity Oneline (listed in the site above)
ultimate escape Ministry to address sexually addictive behaviors in teens
Articles:
"Stranger Danger" Article about the problems with "Stranger Danger" programs by Nathional Center for Missing and Exploited Children
"grooming" Article about the 'grooming process' offenders often use to lure victims, by a therapist with male survivors of sexual abuse
female offenders Article challenging the idea that almost all sexual offenders are male
"grooming" Article on "grooming" written by Assistant Attorney General of WI
false allegations Article on the potential for false allegations
clergy abuse Article about clergy abuse
survivors Christianity Today article about pastoral response to adult survivors of childhood abuse
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