General Convention Resolution
To protect children and youth from abuse
| Resolutions | View |
|---|---|
| Resolution B008 |  |
| Bishops' Pastoral Letter to the Church | |
At its 2003 General Convention, the Episcopal Church resolved to recommit itself to nurturing and protecting children from sexual abuse. Resolution B008, Protection of Children and Youth from Abuse, calls the church to develop and follow clear standards and policies church-wide. It urges dioceses to develop and use policies to:
- Screen and select all clergy, lay employees and volunteers who regularly work with children or youth.
- Articulate behavioral standards for clergy, lay employees, and volunteers working with children or youth.
- Monitor programs and interaction with children and youth.
- Educate and train clergy, lay employees and volunteers who regularly work with children or youth in child abuse prevention or hire those who do.
- Provide guidelines for responding to concerns, such as inappropriate behavior with children, violation of policies to protect them and suspected abuse.
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