Upper New York Conference - Safe Sanctuaries® Team

 

SAFE SANCTUARIES® TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

WHEN: Saturday, October 12, 2019   9:00 a.m. - noon

            Please arrive between 8:40 and 8:50 so we can begin on time.

 

WHERE: Dansville United Methodist Church, 

5 Chestnut Ave, Dansville NY 14437

WHO:   Individuals with responsibility for reducing the risk of abuse of children, youth, and vulnerable adults in the churches' ministries such as pastors, youth group leaders, Sunday School teachers, Vacation Bible School coordinators, music leaders, after-school program workers, home visitors, respite care workers.

 

WHAT: The goal of this course is reducing the risk of abuse. This basic course satisfies Upper New York's Minimum Standard that all adults who have regular and direct contact with children, youth and vulnerable adults are Safe Sanctuaries trained. Topics include the need for Safe Sanctuaries, types and signs of abuse, recognizing signs of abuse and neglect, basic procedures in hiring/selecting workers, basic procedures in supervising workers and program participants, responding when abuse or neglect is disclosed or suspected, and reporting abuse.   This course will not directly assist in Safe Sanctuaries policy and procedure development nor does it address topics related to "sanctuary churches," sexual harassment, or active shooters.

This course is a prerequisite for Upper NY's Safe Sanctuaries Training of Trainers which is offered several time a year at various locations around Upper New York.

           

PRE-REGISTER with your name, email address, and phone number. This helps us know how many to expect plus you will receive an email with instructions so you can access the handout packet to bring to the training. 

To pre-register ~ please email  

  [email protected]

  Click here for a flyer for your church

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SAFE SANCTUARIES® TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

Saturday, October 26   West Schuyler UMC (Mohawk District)

297 Wood Lane, Utica, NY 13502

 

WHEN:   Saturday, October 26, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. with registration from 9:00-9:25 a.m.

PRE-REGISTER by October 19 with your name, email address, phone number, and church. Contact Cindy Muder at the Mohawk District office at 315-797-1777 or email to  [email protected]

There is no charge as Ministry Shares benevolences from local churches cover the expenses.

 

Upper NY's Safe Sanctuaries® Training of Trainers

WHO: Individuals interested in facilitating Upper NY's Safe Sanctuaries Training as part of their District training team and/or for their local church.

WHEN:  Saturday, October 26 1:30-4:30 p.m. with lunch provided to those participating in both morning and afternoon sessions.  Please make dietary needs known when you register.

PRE-REQUESITE: Upper NY's 3-hour Safe Sanctuaries Training is a prerequisite for Training of Trainers. This needs to be completed sometime since June 2016 and must be the standard learning station format facilitated by a certified UNY Safe Sanctuaries trainer. This is non-negotiable.

Members of the District training team should be affirmed by their District Superintendent.

Advanced Lay Servant course credit and Continuing Education credits for clergy is available.

There is no charge as Ministry Shares benevolences from local churches cover the expenses.

PRE-REGISTER for one or both courses by October 19 with your name, email address, phone number, and church. 

Contact Cindy Muder at the Mohawk District office at 315-797-1777 or email to  [email protected]

There is no charge as Ministry Shares benevolences from local churches cover the expenses.

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