What is "Safe Sanctuaries"
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Safe Sanctuaries is more than guidelines, policies and procedures implemented to create an environment in which children, youth and the adults who work with them have boundaries of safe space. Safe Sanctuaries is an overt expression of a congregation in making a congregation a safe place where children and youth may experience the abiding love of God and fellowship within the community of faith.
In 1996 The General Conference of The United Methodist Church adopted a resolution aimed at reducing the risk of child sexual abuse in the church.
Aldersgate's (AUMC) Safe Sanctuaries Policy:
AUMC will provide a nurturing environment where young people will be treated with respect and will know Christ through word and deed.
All AUMC representatives (Staff and volunteers) will represent AUMC in a manner above reproach protecting the young people placed in their charge and protecting the reputation of AUMC.