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We'll revisit this important topic with the latest information and resources for insuring the physical, emotional and sexual safety of our children, youth, and adults. A process for creating a safe congregation policy will be touched on, including new language to address disaster and trauma...Webinar | By Patricia Infante, Beth Casebolt | December 15, 2017 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Faith Development, Professional Development for Religious Educators, Safely Staffing Your CongregationsPage/Article -
Unitarian Universalist Disaster Relief Fund, already making grants to hurricane victims, also helps congregations in towns ravaged by California wildfires.By Tina Porter | December 13, 2017 | From UU WorldTagged as: Disaster, Generosity, Trauma ResponsePage/Article -
A few weeks ago I took my seat on a Jet Blue flight that would take me from San Diego to JFK in about 5 short hours. I had just left the wonderful Mosaic Makers Conference where we figured out ways to center the experience of the global majority in Unitarian Universalism—and beyond—in a world...By Hope Johnson | November 13, 2017 | From Better TogetherTagged as: Safe CongregationsPage/Article -
Learn about some common difficult meeting behaviors and a few strategies to cope with them.Leader Resource | November 3, 2017 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Bullying and HarassmentPage/Article -
President Susan Frederick-Gray writes: ‘It is tempting to want to believe that sexual harassment and assault do not happen within our own faith tradition, among our leaders, or within congregations.’By Christopher L. Walton | October 26, 2017 | From UU WorldTagged as: Men, Power, Safe Congregations, Sexual Boundaries in Congregations, Sexuality, WomenPage/Article -
California Unitarian Universalists offer their homes as fires overwhelm communities.By Tina Porter | October 17, 2017 | From UU WorldTagged as: Disaster, Hospitality, Trauma ResponsePage/Article -
Dear Pacific Western Region Congregational Leaders, As I write these words, wildfires continue to burn across Northern California and will not likely be contained for several weeks. Being described as “a serious, critical, catastrophic event,” there are more than 40 dead and that number is...By James Kubal-Komoto | October 14, 2017 | From Pacific Western RegionTagged as: Trauma ResponsePage/Article -
As Black trans people, we are a community often the target of criminalization, homelessness, murder and joblessness. As #BlackTransMagick, we ask ourselves “how do we protect our spirits and those of our loved ones who face so much trauma?”Poetry | By J Mase III | September 25, 2017 | From UpliftTagged as: #BlackLivesMatter, #LGBTQ, #Pride, 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), Acceptance, Activism, America, Anti-Oppression, Arts & Music, Coming Out, Contemplation, Creativity, Diversity & Inclusion, Faith, Healing, Interfaith, Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/Queer, LGBTQ Issues, LGBTQ Welcome & Equality, Meditation Practices, Multigenerational Faith Development, Racial Justice & Multicultural Ministries, Sexual Boundaries in Congregations, UU Theology, Welcome & Inclusion for LGBTQPage/Article -
With more than $350,000 given to UUA-UUSC Hurricane Harvey Recovery Fund, UUA closes appeal and urges donors to support broader Disaster Relief Fund instead.By Christopher L. Walton | September 21, 2017 | From UU WorldTagged as: Disaster, Generosity, Trauma ResponsePage/Article
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As Unitarian Universalists clean up, though, no word about Virgin Islands fellowships.By Michael Hart | September 15, 2017 | From UU WorldTagged as: Disaster, Generosity, Trauma ResponsePage/Article -
Donations to UUA-UUSC relief fund are approaching $250,000.By Elaine McArdle | September 14, 2017 | From UU WorldTagged as: Disaster, Generosity, Trauma ResponsePage/Article -
Houston-area UUs still checking on congregants and damage to churches; UUA/UUSC relief fund will also aid marginalized people and immigrants.By Elaine McArdle | September 1, 2017 | From UU WorldTagged as: Disaster, Generosity, Trauma ResponsePage/Article -
The UUA and UUSC have formed a joint recovery and relief fund for those impacted by Hurricane Harvey.Press Release | By Unitarian Universalist Association | August 28, 2017 | From Home Page StoryTagged as: Trauma ResponsePage/Article -
Permission forms are one form of communication with parents and guardians. Parents/guardians should understand the components of a youth program including: What kind of incidents they will or will not be informed about regardless of the desire of their youth. Any material or activities that could...Utility | May 30, 2017Tagged as: High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Middle School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Safe CongregationsPage/Article
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Recommended Practices Drivers must be at least 25 years old with a confirmed valid driver's license and record clear of violations. Each driver must show proof of license, registration, and insurance coverage upon request....Utility | May 30, 2017Tagged as: High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Middle School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Safe CongregationsPage/Article
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Policies around sleeping arrangements at youth events in the past have either been too laissez-faire, or rigidly bound to norms that don't fit our values (assumptions of heterosexuality or binary gender.) Creating safe spaces where youth feel comfortable and included is paramount....Utility | May 30, 2017Tagged as: High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Middle School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Safe CongregationsPage/Article
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Because of the power disparities and the potential for boundary violation in pastoral care conversations between adults and youth, we recommend adults engage in these recommended practices to create a supportive, appropriately confidential, and safer space for youth....Utility | May 30, 2017Tagged as: High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Middle School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Safe CongregationsPage/Article
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It is advisable to have two (or more) unrelated adults with youth during all programs and events. This helps to protect youth from abusive or manipulative situations. Avoid teams with adults who are married to each other or in otherwise very close relationships unless the team includes other...Utility | May 30, 2017Tagged as: High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Middle School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Safe CongregationsPage/Article
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Adults and religious professionals who work with youth need to know our reporting responsibilities and know what counts as child abuse. Knowledge is power and youth (and parents) need to know what’s legal and what’s not in their state. As a healthy sexuality-positive community, we owe it to our...Utility | May 30, 2017Tagged as: High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Middle School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Safe CongregationsPage/Article
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The UUA defines “youth” as any young person currently in high school (or the equivalent for home-schooled youth or other uncommon schooling situations). "Youth" also includes minors of the same age who have left school without receiving a diploma. Youth fitting this definition may or may...Utility | May 30, 2017Tagged as: High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Middle School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Safe CongregationsPage/Article