Before your next event take time to have a release form completed for your organization. Today the courts are doing their best to get around release forms. It is therefore, critical to be as specific as possible.  Be sure the one signing the form totally understands what they are signing. The following suggested form can be a start but it should be more specific for particular needs as they are reviewed with your legal advisor for your event before using.  A general statement stating "by signing you are releasing the ….. of all negligence" will not help much, you must be specific about the event and the risk issues.  Quality risk management safeguards that are followed is best instead of depending on a release, it may let you down.  Click here for form

   When ministry involves children under the age of eighteen, it is critical to have as with any ministry element today, parental releases providing an explanation covering the complete nature and scope of the ministry element including adults present. An informed parent(s) or guardian will be more ministry supportive. These children's ministry forms when signed should be kept on file indefinitely and a copy given to the parent(s) or guardian.

   Playgound surfaces that are not in line with necessary safety result in many issues today as do missing fences with quality locking gates, and play items that are reviewed for risk factors.

  

This material must be used with the understanding that we are not engaged in rendering legal advive.  If legal services are required, you should engage a competent professional for your consulting and review of materials. The management of this type of risk demands safeguards which are consistantly followed.  For ministry risk management to be done effectively, it requires professional objectivity which you can receive from us. 

   For state specific info on child sexual abuse reporting and other related info that is state specific, please click here this is updated regularly for other national govermental information click here 

   An important new training tool in reducting the risk of child sexual abuse in your mnistry - ideal for both paid and volunteer workers. Affordable Certificate progams are available for as low as $5  To reveiw click here  You will find this an easy way to help your staff both paid and volunteer to understand the necessary safeguards for todays's cultural to properly safeguard themselves today and provide a safe ministry program.

   Suggested proceedures for reponding to sexual misconduct allegations today.  Please review with your legal professional before use.

   GuideOne's Center for Risk Management has assembled reference materials that should be reviewed as you consider the right approach for your organization.

   Some important components for a quality sexual misconduct and child protection program.

  

Elements that can help to set a safe and the proper enviroment for the classroom. Classrooms should have nice windows to allow for lots of sunshine and discouragement for sexual misconduct issues.  Doors with windows are a must today to safeguard your staff and the children they misinter to. Chairs and table in good condition that are the correct size for the children being tought should be considered.