Training Opportunities
in the
Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts
Safe Church Training
This is a six-hour training session that outlines prevention and intervention in cases of abuse of children and intervention in situations of misconduct between adults. It is intended to increase awareness regarding sexual misconduct and abuse of power, to outline steps to take in preventing abuse, to offer ways to intervene when misconduct occurs, and equip anyone in a position of parish leadership with ways of healing and rebuilding the body of Christ.
The training is required of all clergy and diocesan employees. It is also intended all employees of congregations, for wardens, vestry members, Eucharistic Visitors (EV), pastoral visitors, youth leaders, confirmation sponsors, retreat mentors, acolyte leaders, choir directors, church school teachers, and volunteers working in the parish on a regular basis. Safe Church Training is scheduled in each deanery at least once per year; participants are welcome at any training, regardless of location.
The links on the left provide access to additional information about registering for a Safe Church Training event and about the requirements for hosting a Safe Church Training event.
For additional information contact Richard Vanderlippe, Program Coordinator via email at rvan@aol.com or by telephone at (978) 263-1895.
last updated 3/16/2008
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