Step 1: Develop an Educational Strategy


Introducing a prevention plan requires careful thought and prepara- tion. Church members and volunteer workers should be prepared in advance before actual implementation procedures begin. A comprehensive educational strategy provides the foundation for


your prevention program. Instruction concerning child sexual abuse and the purpose of the prevention program comprise a critical part of the curriculum. The training of workers makes up the balance of the curriculum. To be effective, an educational effort needs to be intentional, sys- tematic, and sustained.


• Intentional instruction involves a clear sense of what you are trying to achieve. Your instructional effort should have a clear statement of goals that provides a powerful rationale for the prevention program.


• Systematic instruction targets the entire congregation. Specific instruction should be provided to church leaders, program directors, volunteers, and to the congregation as a whole.


• Sustained instruction recognizes that a “one shot” approach will not work. Workers and leaders change frequently in churches. Child sexual abuse training must be included as a part of the church’s yearly curriculum.


Step 2: Understand Your Target Audiences and Training Strategies


Let’s examine how an educational strategy applies to the various audi- ences related to church life.


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