MinistrySafe

MinistrySafe is an organization dedicated to providing resources and training to help churches and ministries prevent child sexual abuse and create safe environments for children. A Texas Baptists discount is available.

Awareness

• What is child abuse?
  Texas Department of Family and Protective Services provides essential information on recognizing the signs of child abuse and neglect, empowering individuals to protect and advocate for the safety and well-being of children.
• Child abuse statistics
• Search national sex offender registry

Education

• What is MinistrySafe?

• What is a 5-Part Safety System

• What is Sexual Abuse Awareness Training?

• Policies and procedures need to fit your ministry

• What is Skillful Screening?

• Background checks are important, but know the limitations

• Policies and procedures need to fit your ministry

• Monitoring and oversight

• Parent and guardian training

• Vulnerable adults

If there is an emergency, call 911 and then call the DFPS Texas Abuse Hotline at 1-800-252-5400. You can also make a report online.

Recognize

• When do I call 911 versus CPS or report online?

Reporting

• Report abuse by phone or online

• When and How to Report Child Abuse

• FAQs of reporting

Hope and Healing

• Professional counseling is available for survivors of sexual abuse. Contact Olga Harris, director of Counseling Services at (214) 828-5188.
• Children’s Advocacy Centers of Texas offers advocacy, counseling, and training

• Caring Well Initiative