Keeping God’s People Safe training was held on 8.30.09, led by Katherine Hamann and Sue Burke. There were 16 people present.  The training focuses on a proactive approach to illuminating sexual abuse in the church. In order for abuse to occur, there needs to be three elements: perpetrator, victim and environment. As a church we have control over the environment and can act positively to create an environment in which abuse is unlikely to occur. This years’ goal is:

• Continue training anyone who works with the children as well as any other interested parishioner
• Form a committee that would write specific policy and procedures, therefore creating a safe environment for our children