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BLESS OUR CHILDREN : PREVENTING SEXUAL ABUSE

VT0120
This video and guide have been designed to offer encouragement and support to individuals in religious communities who are exploring the possibility of implementing a child sexual abuse prevention program. This video shows practical methods to educate parents and teachers, strategies to address possible resistance, and actual classroom examples. This video could be used as a companion to Hear Their Cries .

40min
1993
Church Use Permitted
KEEPING THE FAITH SERIES

HEAR THEIR CRIES

VT0119
This is a documentary on the role of clergy and lay leaders in preventing child abuse. This program is intended for training sessions for clergy and lay leaders on recognizing and responding to child abuse. Arrange for a skilled facilitator to conduct the program.
48min
1992
Church Use Permitted
KEEPING THE FAITH SERIES

REDUCING THE RISK : MAKING YOUR CHURCH SAFE FROM CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE

VT0089
This is special edition from Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company and Church Law & Tax Report. This resource will provide your church with the blueprint it needs to establish policies and procedures for screening workers and implementing safeguard procedures. Part 1 shows the real dangers child sexual abuse poses to your church. Part 2 provides clear directions for reducing the risk of child abuse in your church. The kit includes: 1 audio cassette (What Church Leaders Should Know About Child Abuse), guide (2 copies), and training manual (2 copies). A form is included to order a copy for the church.
25min
Church Use Permitted

THE TRUTH OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT

DVD0337
This video covers abuse/ neglect, domestic violence, abuse prevention for local churches and reviews basics of the policy adopted by West Michigan Conference and Michigan Child Protection Law.
1. Thurland's Story
2. Ruth's Story (Abuse at Home)
3. Joyce's Story (Child's view of Domestic Violence)
4. Effects on the Church
5. Conf. Policy on Abuse & Neglect
6. To Prevent False Accusations
7. Reporting and the Michigan Child Protection Law
8. Signs of Physical Abuse
9. Burn Marks
10. Sexual Abuse Vignette
11. Vignette Review
12. Domestic Violence
13. Emotional Abuse
14. Long Term Effects of Abuse
15. Little Girl Story
45min
West Michigan Conference Abuse Prevention Team
2007
Church Use Permitted