ABUSE PREVENTION
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NWYM Abuse Prevention Standards
Each local church is required to implement a Child Protection and Abuse Prevention Policy. It is required that each ministry abide by all state and local laws as well as the minimum required standards outlined in the policy.
Distributed July 28, 2021 -
REMOVE Mandatory Abuse Prevention Standards (MAPS)
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TEMPLATE Church Abuse Prevention Policy
NWYM Top Recommendation
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Obtaining a Criminal Clearance
If in need of a service, Criminal Information Services, Inc. is recommended. Another option would be to contact your church’s liability insurer for a recommendation on where to obtain national criminal checks.
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Approved Abuse Prevention Training: Ministry Safe
The approved training for all primary leadership is from Ministry Safe. The training available in both English and Spanish. Once the form is completed, NWYM will send an email with access to obtain the required training. If you are offering training in a group setting, each person will still need access to the training in order to take the required quiz.
