Conflict Management in Congregations

Everyone involved in the plan needs to know their roles and responsibilities before, during, and after an incident. Key training components include: At...

After finalizing the first draft of the plan, the planning team should present the draft to the appropriate leadership and request feedback and/or obtai...

In this step congregations determine: Who is responsible for initiating lockdown procedures?

The planning team should consider a number of issues, including, but not limited to: How to evacuate or initiate a lockdown, paying attention to...

Think about who in your town, city, or neighborhood could partner with you in case of natural disasters or emergencies....

There are many resources to help congregations become safer....

Step 1: Assemble Your Team Your team should include: Staff: Minister and Religious Educator A member of the board A member of the safe congregations tea...

Congregational Emergency Operations Planning
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Unitarian Universalist congregations have found the following guides helpful in developing safety plans for active shooter and lockdown situations....

You may want to establish relationships with other congregations and local organizations to identify how your congregation can fit into the broader...