THE CULTURE OF CARE PROGRAM IS A COMBINATION OF EXPERT TRAINING AND CONSULTATION DESIGNED TO ASSIST CHURCHES IN PROMOTING SAFETY FOR CHILDREN AND SUPPORTING VICTIMS OF ABUSE, ASSAULT, AND EXPLOITATION. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES A FULL-DAY, THREE-PART TRAINING, A POLICY REVIEW, AND TWO PHONE CONSULTATIONS.

10AM-12PM

SEEING THE SIGNS: HOW TO RECOGNIZE AND RESPOND TO CHILD ABUSE

This section is open to all individuals in the community, congregation, and staff.

All adults are responsible for the safety of children. Invite the entire staff, congregation, and community to learn about the signs and symptoms of child sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect, online exploitation, and other types of maltreatment. This training also covers reporting abuse and fielding disclosures.

12PM-1:00PM

BREAK FOR LUNCH (LUNCH INCLUDED FOR CHURCH LEADERSHIP & STAFF WHO ARE PRE-REGISTERED)

1:00PM-3:00PM

BEYOND BACKGROUNDS: POLICIES THAT PROTECT CHILDREN AND PROMOTE SAFETY

This training provides an in-depth look at child protection policies for church leadership and key staff. Creative policies regarding supervision, communication, and education promote transparency and safety in the culture of the church. This training includes a Sample Policy and access to a bank of helpful resources.

3:00-3:15 BREAK

3:15-5:15

TRAUMA-INFORMED CHURCH: PROVIDING SAFETY AND SUPPORT TO SURVIVORS OF TRAUMA

Trauma-informed care, or a trauma-informed church, seeks to avoid re-traumatization and support survivors’ recovery through creating physically, psychologically, and emotionally safe spaces. This training explores the impact of trauma on the brain and behavior, typical traumatic reactions and coping, and suggestions of how to implement trauma-informed principles.