“Safer Sanctuaries” provides updated resources for implementing abuse prevention plans within faith communities. Based on a culture of flourishing, rather than fear, this approach will help you build plans to provide safety and sanctuary for your community. The microcourse will help you respond to the need for child protection policies set by denominational mandate and insurance requirements, and will examine the foundations of creating effective policies and procedures. Learning the specifics of building and implementing a plan will shift your focus from fear-based to flourishing.
Learners should possess and be familiar with the required text before the microcourse begins. Safer Sanctuaries: Nurturing Trust Within Faith Communities by Discipleship Resources can be purchased at The Upper Room store.
To earn .5 CEUs and a completion certificate, four daily Blackboard forums will be required along with one Zoom meeting, held on Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. Eastern time. The meeting will not be recorded. Learners not interested in the CEU and certificate are welcome to participate in just the Zoom session.
This course is eligible for .5 CEUs.
Quick Info:
Number of weeks: 1
Price: $50
CEUs: 0.5
Required books: Yes
Blackboard: Yes
Zoom: Yes, required
Certification and Series: No
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Meet the Instructor
A life-long United Methodist, Dena Kitchens has spent decades in Christian Education in both volunteer and paid positions, working with all ages. She earned a Master of Arts in Practical Theology from Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia, and is currently a candidate for a Doctor of Educational Ministry degree.
Dena has served as a Safe Sanctuary trainer at the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church for over a decade and has been exploring the resources for Safer Sanctuaries. This newer resource answers many of the concerns she has had over the years and she is excited to be able to share this new perspective.
