Safe Congregations

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This list includes every page or product from UUA.org, UU World magazine, or inSpirit books & gifts that is tagged with Safe Congregations.

  • Food Allergies and Children's Safety
    From Safe Congregagtions Handbook
    Food is often a part of congregational life....
  • Diapering, Bathroom Use, and Toileting
    From Safe Congregagtions Handbook
    The “two person” rule applies when diapering children and during bathroom trips. Diapers should be changed in the nursery, where two unrelated adults...
  • Check-in and Check-Out Procedures for Children's Safety
    From Safe Congregagtions Handbook
    Establish clear check in/check out procedures for children that includes documentation of who is authorized to pick up a child, all appropriate...
  • Pastoral Care
    From Safe Congregagtions Handbook
    Because of the power disparities and the potential for boundary violation in pastoral care conversations between adults and youth, we recommend adults...
  • Mandated Reporting of Abuse
    From Safe Congregagtions Handbook
    Staff volunteers and lay leaders need to be informed about mandated reporting requirements in your state....
  • Abuse Prevention
    From Safe Congregagtions Handbook
    Conduct education for staff and volunteers on abuse prevention awareness in the context of positive sexuality education for children, youth, and...
  • Supervision
    From Safe Congregagtions Handbook
    After you’ve done your due diligence through the hiring and screening process, and you’ve ensured that people are trained, the congregation can still...
  • Safety Training for Children's Program Leaders
    From Safe Congregagtions Handbook
    In addition to the training required to successfully fulfill their duties as staff or volunteers, all staff and volunteers who work with children, youth...
  • Screening Care Providers and Teachers for Children
    From Safe Congregagtions Handbook
    The UUA's resources for Responsible Staffing outline practices for screening and hiring congregational staff, including those who work with children...
  • Step 1: Assemble Your Emergency Operations Team
    From Safe Congregagtions Handbook
    Your team should include: Staff: Minister and Religious Educator A member of the board A member of the Safe Congregations team or a congregant with...