PS 4464

Topics in Sexual Abuse

Child sexual abuse is one of the fastest growing forms of child abuse. Sadly, the Christian community is far from immune. Child abuse is both spiritually and financially devastating to the Christian community. Those who survive child abuse face a lifetime of spiritual, emotional, and physical challenges. So too do adult victims of clergy sexual abuse. When the Christian community does not respond well to abuse victims, the damage only increases. This course will equip both counselors and church leaders to help Christian organizations and the local church to prepare and implement procedures to address and prevent child and adult abuse and to take appropriate action when faced with allegations.

Units: 3.0