Blackhawk Presbytery

1922 N. IL Rte. 2

P.O. Box 199

Oregon, IL 61061

815.732.6111

office@blackhawkpresbytery.org

www.blackhawkpresbytery.org

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Sexual Misconduct Policies

CREATING A SEXUAL MISCONDUCT POLICY FOR YOUR CHURCH

Please use the following resources when discussing and instituting a sexual misconduct policy:

PC(USA):

Creating Safe Ministries

Child/Youth/Vulnerable Adult Protection Policy and Its Procedures

PC(U.S.A.) Sexual Misconduct Policy and its Procedures

An Example: Pilgrim United Church of Christ Safe Church Policy Concerning Abuse Prevention

OTHER RESOURCES:

Illinois DCFS Manual for Mandated Reporters

Evangelical Lutheran Church of America:

Sexual Misconduct Prevention

Church Mutual Insurance Company:

https://www.churchmutual.com/169/Child-and-Youth-Sexual-Abuse

United Church of Christ Insurance Board:

http://www.ucc.org/ministers/safe/safebook.pdf