Pastors

Where to Learn More

Videos

—”Reducing the Risk,” Church Law & Tax Report, P. O. Box 1098, Matthews, NC 28106; (704) 841-8066; (800) 222-1840; $39.95 ($49.95 for complete kit with audiotape, book, and manual). Or Brotherhood Mutual, P. O. Box 2227, Fort Wayne, IN 46801-2227; (800) 333-3735; $15.95 (kit).
—”How to Protect Your Children’s Ministry from Liability,” J. David Epstein, J.D., Gospel Light Publishers, 2300 Knoll Dr., Ventura, CA 93003; (805) 644-9721; (800) 235-3415; $49.99.
—”Protecting God’s Children,” The Church Hymnal Corporation, 445 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10016-0109; (212) 592-1800; (800) 242-1918; $6.
—”Hear Their Cries” ($129), “Bless Our Children” ($99, or you may purchase both for $185), Center for the Prevention of Sexual and Domestic Violence, 936 N. 34th St., Ste. 200, Seattle, WA 98103; (206) 634-1903; cpsdv@cpsdv.seanet.com; www.cpsdv.org.
—”A Time to Tell,” ($14.95) and “It Happened to Me,” ($19.50) Boy Scouts of America, AV Services, P. O. Box 152079, Irving, TX 75015; (214) 580-2598.
—”Understanding the Sexual Boundaries of the Pastoral Relationship”; $105; Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, Communications Office, 226 Summit Ave., St. Paul, MN 55102; (612) 291-4411; (888) 290-4575.

Books and periodicals

Preventing Sexual Abuse: Activities and Strategies for Those Working with Children and Adolescents by Carol A. Plummer; Learning Publications, 1984; $19.95; P. O. Box 1338, Holmes Beach, FL 34218-1338; (800) 222-1525; (941) 778-6651.
The Church Law & Tax Report, P. O. Box 1098, Matthews, NC 28106; (704) 841-8066; (800) 222-1840.
Facing the Issue of Child Sexual Abuse in the Church. For a free copy, contact Christian Service Brigade, Box 150, Wheaton, IL 60189; (630) 665-0630; (800) 815-5573; BrigadeCSB@aol.com.
Preventing Child Sexual Abuse; curricula for Sunday school teachers ($8.95-$11.95); Center for the Prevention of Sexual and Domestic Violence, 936 N. 34th Street, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98103; (206) 634-1903; cpsdv@cpsdv.seanet.com; www.cpsdv.org.
The Good Shepherd Program: Tools to Protect Your Church by Preventing Child Abuse by William T. Stout and James K. Becker; $199.95; Nexus Solutions, 418 W. Troutman Pkwy., Fort Collins, CO 80526-3681; (888) 639-8788; (970) 225-0112; inq@nexus-solutions.com.

Organizations

—Center for the Prevention of Sexual and Domestic Violence, 936 N. 34th St., Ste. 200, Seattle, WA 98103; (206) 634-1903; cpsdv@cpsdv.seanet.com; www.cpsdv.org.
—The Linkup (for victims of clergy sexual abuse), 1412 W. Argyle, Ste. 2, Chicago, IL 60640; (773) 334-2296.
—Stone Gate Resources (counseling for Christian workers struggling with sexual addictions), 3055 Woodview Ct., Colorado Springs, CO 80918; (719) 548-0908; (888) 575-3030.
—Pastoral Center for Abuse Prevention, 225 Tilton Ave., San Mateo, CA 94401; (415) 343-3377.

—Beth Lueders

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