Resources

Books

The Child Safeguarding Policy Guide for Churches and Ministries

Churches have always sought to be a safe haven for children and families, but many today are dealing with the tragic reality of child sexual abuse. For the first time in history, this issue is finally being acknowledged by churches and faith communities.

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Redeeming Power: Understanding Authority and Abuse in the Church

Power has a God-given role in human relationships and institutions, but it can lead to abuse when used in unhealthy ways.

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On the Threshold of Hope: Opening the Door to Healing for Survivors of Sexual Abuse (AACC Counseling Library)

On the Threshold of Hope offers hope and healing to men and women who have been traumatized by sexual abuse.

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Something's Not Right: Decoding the Hidden Tactics of Abuse–and Freeing Yourself from Its Power

“A beacon of truth and wisdom for the abused and a help in their healing.” ―Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer, authors of A Church Called Tov

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Predators: Pedophiles, Rapists, And Other Sex Offenders

What motivates sexual abusers? Why are so few caught? Drawing on the stories of abusers, Anna C. Salter shows that sexual predators use sophisticated deception techniques and rely on misconceptions surrounding them to evade discovery.

Organizations

GRACE

GRACE (Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment) empowers and educates Christian communities to recognize, prevent, and respond to abuse.

RAINN

RAINN is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization.

Zero Abuse Project

Zero Abuse Project exists to protect children from abuse and sexual assault by engaging people and resources through a trauma-informed approach of education, research, advocacy, and advanced technology.

National Center for

Victims of Crime

Forging a national commitment to help victims of crime rebuild their lives. The National Center for Victims of Crime is dedicated to serving individuals, families, and communities harmed by crime.