2015 sexual abuse summit elevating awareness. equipping leaders. october 22, 2015 atlanta, georgia
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2015 SEXUAL ABUSE SUMMIT
ELEVATING AWARENESS.EQUIPPING LEADERS.
OCTOBER 22, 2015ATLANTA, GEORGIA
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THE IMPORTANCE OF AWARENESSKIMBERLEE NORRIS, ESQ.
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Facts v. Misconceptions Definition of Sexual Abuse:
Any tricked, forced, manipulated or coerced sexual activity for the pleasure of the abuser
*can be physical, verbal or visual
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Facts v. Misconceptions 1. “It’s not that big of a problem.”
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Facts v. Misconceptions 1. “It’s not that big of a problem.”-conservative studies estimate 60 million
survivors in U.S. -1 in 4 females -1 in 6 males*
*-66% don’t tell until adulthood, if ever…
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Facts v. Misconceptions 1. “It’s not that big of a problem.”-Number of victims for male abuser prior to
prosecution: -who molests boys: an average of 150 victims -who molests girls: an average of 52 victims
-Average male abuser begins victimizing at age 13 or 14
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Facts v. Misconceptions 2. The Problem is Growing
-Abusers go to where barriers are the low
-Barriers are low where understanding of risk is low
-Some ministries rely too heavily on CBG Checks
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Facts v. Misconceptions *Only 10% of sexual abusers hit the criminal ‘system’
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Facts v. Misconceptions * < 10% of sexual abusers hit the criminal ‘system’
Abusers that never encounter the criminal justice system
Abusers with some sort of criminal record
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Facts v. Misconceptions 3. “I’d be able to spot an abuser.”
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Facts v. Misconceptions 3. “I’d be able to spot an abuser.”-“Stranger-Danger” has limited effectiveness
-90% of victims know and trust their abusers -teacher, youth leader, coach, volunteer etc.
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Facts v. Misconceptions 4. Abusers have no visual profile-most look like you and me…
-relying on “outside appearance” leads to failure
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Jerry Sandusky
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Facts v. Misconceptions 3. “All abusers are men.”
-90% of convicted sexual abusers are men
-10% of convicted sexual abusers are women
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Other Important InformationAbuser CharacteristicsGrooming ProcessCommon Grooming BehaviorsPeer to Peer Abuse Issues
*this information was made available to all attendees through the video training link provided after the event
*for a sample Sexual Abuse Awareness Training link, contact MinistrySafe
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2015 SEXUAL ABUSE SUMMIT
ELEVATING AWARENESS.EQUIPPING LEADERS.
OCTOBER 22, 2015ATLANTA, GEORGIA
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2015 SEXUAL ABUSE SUMMIT
ELEVATING AWARENESS.EQUIPPING LEADERS.
OCTOBER 22, 2015ATLANTA, GEORGIA
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AN EFFECTIVE SAFETY SYSTEMGREGORY LOVE, ESQ.
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Creating a Safety SystemCritical Concepts
-what we believe shapes what we do
-we cannot reduce a risk we do not understand
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Creating a Safety SystemDiagnostic: what do our churches do at present? -Criminal Background Check
-Child Check-In System
-“Policies”
-other?
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Creating a Safety SystemDiagnostic: what should our churches be doing?
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An Effective Safety System5 Part Safety System
-Sexual Abuse Awareness Training (staff & vol)-Skillful Screening Process (with training)-Appropriate Background Checks-Tailored Policies & Procedures-Monitoring and Oversight
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An Effective Safety System
Applicant “Sheep Pen”
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An Effective Safety System
*Skillful Screening*Criminal Background Check*Awareness Training
*Policies & Procedures *Awareness Training
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An Effective Safety System5 Part Safety System – video tutorial
-Video Tutorial on ‘Safety System’ link
www.MinistrySafe.com
www.AbusePreventionSystems.com
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An Effective Safety System
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An Effective Safety System7 Tutorial Videos-An Effective Safety System
-Awareness Training
-Skillful Screening
-About Background Checks
-Policies & Procedures
-Monitoring and Oversight
-Accessing Online Tools
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An Effective Safety SystemAwareness Training
Applicant “Sheep Pen”
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An Effective Safety SystemAwareness Training
-Foundational-Creates Multiple “Watchtowers”-Dovetails with Screening-Critical for Policy Implementation-Self Select Out *online
Applicant “Sheep Pen”
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An Effective Safety SystemAwareness Training through MinistrySafe
-Online Sexual Abuse Awareness Training
-Control Panel (sends links and track results)
Applicant “Sheep Pen”
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Skillful Screening
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Skillful Screening“Keeping the Wolf out of the Sheep Pen”
-Recognizing the sexual predator …
… BEFORE the predator has access to children.
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Skillful ScreeningA Skillful Screening Process Includes:
-Application (employees, volunteers, teens)
-References Checked (3rd party source of info)
-Criminal Background Check
-Interview Applicant “Sheep Pen”
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Tailored Policies & Procedures
Applicant “Sheep Pen”
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Tailored Policies & ProceduresPolicies are what you DO … not SAY you do-Grooming is the key
-Must fit your program/activity
-Awareness Training is key to implementation
-Cannot be a secret
-Periodically Review
Applicant “Sheep Pen”
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Policy and Screening FormsPolicy FormsScreening Forms-Children’s Ministry
-Youth Ministry-Day Care Centers-School Policies (core)-Athletics/Sports Policies-Camp/Conference Centers -Youth Sports-more*all updated August 2, 2014 … available through MinistrySafe
-Application – staff-Application – volunteer-Application – teen vol -Reference Check forms-Codes of Conduct-Interview form -High-Risk Indicators-more
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Criminal Background ChecksWhat You Need to Know …
-Necessary … but NOT a silver bullet
-Deeper search for significant positions
-Periodically refresh
-Disqualifying offenses etc.
-Be a good consumer!
Applicant “Sheep Pen”
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Criminal Background Checks
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Criminal Background Checks
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An Effective Safety System5 Part Safety System
-Sexual Abuse Awareness Training (staff & vol)-Skillful Screening Process (with training)-Appropriate Background Checks-Tailored Policies & Procedures-Monitoring and Oversight
*Awareness Training (understanding grooming) is the key
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2015 SEXUAL ABUSE SUMMIT
ELEVATING AWARENESS.EQUIPPING LEADERS.
OCTOBER 22, 2015ATLANTA, GEORGIA
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2015 SEXUAL ABUSE SUMMIT
ELEVATING AWARENESS.EQUIPPING LEADERS.
OCTOBER 22, 2015ATLANTA, GEORGIA
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RESPONDING WELLGREGORY LOVE, ESQ.
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Responding Well Requires a Plan When an allegation arises … are you
ready?*Unexpected and Multifaceted Challenge
-Does a plan exist?
-When was the last time the plan was reviewed/revised?
-Who manages the plan (e.g. Exec Pastor, Church Admin, both)?
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Developing a Response P.L.A.N.P – Parents/Guardians
-Effective Communication to Parents/Guardians
-Communication: do it early and often
-Potential Questions from Parents/Guardians
*Accurate and effective communication and care now is morally right, ethically correct, and may prevent litigation.
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Developing a Response P.L.A.N.L – Listen with an Empathetic Ear
-Victims/Victim Families
-Congregation/Community
-Children in the Program
-Staff Members
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Developing a Response P.L.A.N.A – Assemble a Response Team
-Church Leadership
-Contact List for Professionals
-Legal
-Insurance
-Media/Crisis Communication
*Lessons from the Ditch: Victim-Centric Responses
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Developing a Response P.L.A.N.N – Notify the Authorities
-Mandatory Reporters (includes clergy)
-Georgia’s Abuse Reporting Statute [O.C.G.A. §19-7-5 (2015)]
-Narrow Clergy-Penitent Privilege [O.C.G.A. §19-7-5(g)]
-Reporting Deadline [O.C.G.A. §19-7-5(e)]
-Criminal Penalty [O.C.G.A. §19-7-5(h)]
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Sexual Abuse Fire Drill
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Sexual Abuse Fire DrillPut preparedness to the test
*Assume a multi-victim allegation against staff member
-Do I have an effective safety system in place?
-Who is my insurance agent?-How much coverage do I have … is it enough?-What types of coverage do I have?
-What are the reporting requirements for my state?-Do my people know them?
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2015 SEXUAL ABUSE SUMMIT
ELEVATING AWARENESS.EQUIPPING LEADERS.
OCTOBER 22, 2015ATLANTA, GEORGIA
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2015 SEXUAL ABUSE SUMMIT
ELEVATING AWARENESS.EQUIPPING LEADERS.
OCTOBER 22, 2015ATLANTA, GEORGIA
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CHANGES IN THE LAWGREGORY LOVE, ESQ.
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Changes in the LawTypes of Changes
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Changes in the LawTypes of Changes
“Standards of Care” (what is reasonable)
-Legislation-Licensure Requirements-Significant Lawsuit Results
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Changes in the LawNew Legislation
-Statutes of Limitations (civil & criminal)-New Regulatory Requirements*watch what is happening in states near you
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Changes in the LawNew Legislation
-Statutes of Limitations (civil & criminal)-New Regulatory Requirements*watch what is happening in states near you
Georgia Hidden Predator Act – 2014-added a discovery rule-contrast Florida change from HB525 (2010)*Legal Analysis Available – GA and FL
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Reporting Requirements
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Reporting RequirementsGenerally
-expansion of who is a mandatory reporter
-enforcement of existing mandates
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Reporting RequirementsGeorgia: O.C.G.A. § 19-7-5 “Child service organization personnel” means
persons employed by or volunteering at … an organization … that provides care, … training, supervision, coaching, counseling, recreational programs, … to children
*report within 24 hours*very thin clergy privilege
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Reporting RequirementsThings You Should Know/Learn/Follow Changes
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Reporting RequirementsThings You Should Know/Learn/Follow Changes-Am I a mandatory reporter
-Are any of my programs covered by reporting codes-Is the reporting requirement delegable -To whom is a report made-Within what time period is a report required-Is there a requirement for a written follow-up-Is there a clergy (or other) privilege in my state-Do I serve a population from another state
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Reporting RequirementsInternal Checklist
-Do my people know the reporting requirements-Do I have a clearly expressed ‘chain of communication’-What is my policy/practice regarding record keeping
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Reporting RequirementsFailure to Report – Consequences
-Criminal Prosecution-Jeopardize Licensure (day cares/pre-Ks)-Denial of Insurance Coverage
*report to insurance carrier
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2015 SEXUAL ABUSE SUMMIT
ELEVATING AWARENESS.EQUIPPING LEADERS.
OCTOBER 22, 2015ATLANTA, GEORGIA
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2015 SEXUAL ABUSE SUMMIT
ELEVATING AWARENESS.EQUIPPING LEADERS.
OCTOBER 22, 2015ATLANTA, GEORGIA
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SKILLFUL SCREENINGKIMBERLEE NORRIS, ESQ.
“Keeping the Wolf out of the Sheep Pen”
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Skillful Screening“Keeping the Wolf out of the Sheep Pen”
-Recognizing the sexual predator …
… BEFORE the predator has access to children.
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Skillful ScreeningSkillful Screening Training
-You can’t screen what you don’t understand
-Molesters have no‘visual profile’
-Best way to predict future behavior …
-Screeners MUST understand risk indicators
*Without training, forms are just paper*Skillful Screening Training now available online
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Skillful Screening – Conclusion Why Screen?
-Protect your ministry’s reputation and mission.
-Protect your children!
-Pursue excellence.
-Be proactive, rather than re-active.
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Skillful ScreeningSkillful Screening Training
*Skillful Screening Training is available live or online
-to schedule a live training or arrange access to the online Skillful Screening Training, contact MinistrySafe
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2015 SEXUAL ABUSE SUMMIT
ELEVATING AWARENESS.EQUIPPING LEADERS.
OCTOBER 22, 2015ATLANTA, GEORGIA