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Our Call to Connect & Care Deeply

Series: Fall Back

Summary

Startling Facts to Consider

  • Offenders are drawn to child-serving programs with fewer protections and barriers in place.
  • 1 in 4 females and 1 in 6 males will have been sexually abused before reaching the age of 18.
  • 90% of victims are abused by someone they know or trust.
  • 2 out of 3 children don’t tell about abuse until adulthood, if ever.
  • Less than 8% of outcries or allegations of child sexual abuse are false.
  • Less than 10% of child sex abusers will encounter the criminal justice system.
  • In one large study, the number of victims for the average convicted male abuser: who molest girls = average of 52 victims & who molests boys = average of 150 victims

 

We must protect our children & students from abuse & also protect our Church’s volunteers/staff

  • We must be aware.
  • We must not assume.
  • We must equip & educate our ministry leaders (Ministry Safe).
  • We must provide safeguards through policies and guidelines that will be implemented and must be followed.

We must provide care, compassion & support for those who have experienced abuse.

 

What If I or someone I know has experienced abuse?

  • Seek the healing touch of Jesus.
  • Seek out and tell someone.
  • Seek professional help.
  • Pursue justice if possible through the legal system.
  • Refuse to be a victim and become a survivor.
  • Forgiveness is a life-long process. 

How can I help and show care, compassion and support for someone who’s experienced abuse?

  • Listen to them.
  • Be there for them - help them walk the journey.
  • Encourage them regularly and remind them of God’s great love and care.
  • Pray with and for them, asking for God’s healing.

 

For Parents & Grandparents

  • Be aware and never assume.
  • Be on guard.
  • Be proactive in talking with your children/students about abuse.

Speaker: Brad Eubank

November 17, 2019

Romans 12:9-12

Brad Eubank

Senior Pastor

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