Networking, Resourcing, & Advocating

for Faith Formation Ministries
Safe Environments, Practices, and Policies

The United Church of Christ Insurance Board (UCCIB)
offers a wide variety of free resources specifically for congregations
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The UCCIB SafeConduct™ Resources
provides tools for developing your ministry’s abuse prevention program. These include access to services and other reference materials such as:
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Policy Creation
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Assessment tools
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Screening and Background Checks
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Online Trainings (from Praesidium)
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Webinars
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Abuse Prevention Policy Development Guide
from the United Methodist Church
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​UCC links to a sample policy and forms for youth ministry
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Creating a Social Media Policy
from the United Methodist Church
Guide for Developing High-Quality Emergency Operations Plans for Houses of Worship
from FEMA
See pages 23ff regarding active shooters.
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