Episcopal Diocese of Oregon

SAFE Church Training
(formerly known as Sexual Abuse Prevention Training)

	Saturday, April 19, 2008
		St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church 11265 SW Cabot St. Beaverton, OR 97005

		St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church 3295 Ladd Ave. NE Salem, OR 97301

	Sunday, May 4, 2008
		All Saints Episcopal Church 4033 SE Woodstock Blvd. Portland 97202

Saturday schedule: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm - Safeguarding God’s Children
Sunday schedule: 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm - Safeguarding God’s Children

What is SAFE Church Training?

	SAFE Church Training provides awareness in the areas of sexual conduct and sexual abuse issues for both employees and volunteers working within the congregations and organizations of the Diocese of Oregon.
	It is a four-hour session: "Safeguarding God's Children".

Who should attend and why?

Over the last few years many people in our Diocese have attended what has been known as the Sexual Boundaries Workshops. This program has evolved, over time, with the assistance of committed clergy and lay people. Motivated by a desire to keep God’s people safe and to assist in the healing of those who are hurting, these people provide SAFE Church training workshops in the local congregations.

As the people of God in the Episcopal Diocese of Oregon we are committed to the safety of all God’s people. This recommendation outlines who is required to attend which of the training sessions:

“Safeguarding God’s Children”

Clergy
Senior Warden
Paid Staff
All persons with direct interaction with children and youth

In striving to live out our baptismal covenant we are called to respect the dignity of every human being. Keeping our people safe is just one way of doing this.

Societal norms regarding sexual behavior have changed and there is a heightened awareness of the importance of appropriate behavior in relationships where sexual issues can arise. Assessment of history in the area of sexual issues reveals the seriousness of the psychological and spiritual trauma that sexual abuse and exploitation can cause.

Proof of completion of training such as this is always an asset in cases where an employee or volunteer is accused of misconduct, particularly if the matter goes to litigation.

How much time does it take?

session requires four hours of class attendance.

What does it cost?

	The fee for each session attended is $10.00
	Some congregations pay the fee for their participants and others request that the participants pay their own fee.
	Fees may be charged to the individual church after the event or may be paid by the individual at the door.

What about food?

The host church will provide simple snacks for the morning break in the Saturday sessions, or a light lunch before the Sunday sessions..

What about certification?

	All participants are required to sign in at the beginning of the session and sign out at the end.
	Participants who complete the entire four hours of a session will receive a certificate affirming their participation.

How do I register?

	Complete the registration form below.
	Be sure you indicate your method of payment.
	After you have made certain you have supplied all the requested information, submit your registration by clicking on the "Submit" button.
	Please note: on-line registration will close at 12 noon on the Tuesday prior to the date of the training

REGISTRATION FORM

Last Name

First Name

Street Address

City

State

Zip

Daytime Phone

Area

Number

E-mail

Home Church & City

Position

Section you will attend:	April 19 – 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at St. Bartholomew’s Church , Beaverton - “Safeguarding God’s Children”
	April 19 – 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at St. Timothy’s Church , Salem - “Safeguarding God’s Children”
	May 4 – 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. at All Saint's Church, Portland- “Safeguarding God’s Children”

Payment Options (Please note, please make prior arrangements with your local church if you choose to have us bill them)
I will pay at the door	Please bill my church after the event

Please note: If printing out and mailing the above form, please mail to:

Diocese of Oregon
SAFE Church Training
11800 SW Military Lane
Portland OR 97219-8436

Must be postmarked one week prior to the date of the training