Safe Church Resources

We encourage all congregations to develop and periodically review guidelines and bylaws to assure a safe experience for all persons engaging with their congregations with particular emphasis on creating a safe environment for children, youth and other vulnerable populations.

American Baptist Home Mission Societies
Child Abuse Prevention in Churches (workshop and guide)

American Baptist Churches of Connecticut
Caring for Youth and Young Children in Your Church

American Baptist Churches of New Jersey
Congregation Covenant of Nonviolence

Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts
Safe-Church Training

Brotherhood Mutual
Insurance for Churches

Faith Trust Institute
Resources to end sexual and domestic violence.

Massachusetts Conference / United Church of Christ
Safe Church and Safe Conduct Ministry

United Church of Christ
Safety and Protection of Children in Church

Mass. Department of Health & Human Services
Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
Criminal Offender Record Information (iCORI)

Mass. Department of Criminal Justice Information Services
iCORI Online Service