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CHURCH BOARD GUIDE TO A CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION POLICY


4. How many times the alleged misconduct occurred. 5. The date(s) and locations(s) of the incident(s). 6. The relationship between the victim and the alleged perpetrator. 7. Other evidence that supports the allegation (eyewitnesses, med- ical exams, confessions, etc.).


Responding to Allegations of Sexual Misconduct


Focus of conversation


The initial sharing of the sexual misconduct


Appropriate responses


Thank you for sharing. I know how hard this must be for you. You’ve done the right thing sharing this.


Identification of the alleged perpetrator


Facts about the misconduct


I want you to know that we take your allegation seriously,


I’m very sorry about what has happened. We want to do everything within our power to help and support you.


What next?


We have procedures in place to respond to allega- tions, and we want to make certain that nothing like this ever happens again. You have taken a coura- geous step today. I know it has been difficult, but you’ve done the right thing.


Inappropriate responses


I can’t believe it. This seems impossible. You’re not making this up are you?


Are you sure this isn’t a case of mistaken identity? I know him; I can’t believe he would do such a thing.


It doesn’t sound like that much happened. Don’t you feel like you share some of the blame? Why didn’t you tell some- one earlier? You should have stopped him.


This is going to ruin our church. Have you thought through the implications of this allegation? You must forgive and forget. You’ve put me in a diffi- cult spot.


Seek professional assistance Few church leaders have experience in dealing with allegations of sexual misconduct. Once an allegation occurs you should seek pro- fessional assistance. First, notify your insurance agent. Second, if your church is part of a denomination, notification should also be given to the appropriate denominational leaders. Third, seek assis- tance from the church’s attorney. Notification, however, should be


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