Physical and Emotional Responses
These are some of the responses you may experience when hearing about or being confronted with reports of abuse.
Board Members, Elders and Ministry Leaders
You may have never expected to find sexual abuse in your congregation. We know these reports can cause anger, confusion, sadness, denial, and grief. You might be grappling with questions such as: What are or are not my responsibilities? What are the best ways for me to support the members of my church community? How do I navigate confidentiality issues?This section is designed to offer you specific information to help you navigate this unexpected community trauma.
Vulnerabilities of a Church Community
Qualities of the Adventist church that make us vulnerable to abuse in our midst. Ways we can learn to protect