Child Abuse
Pastor's Responsibilities with Child Abuse
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Pastor's Responsibilities with Child Abuse
It is important for pastors and youth pastors to become familiarized with the child abuse laws in the state in which they serve. Many youth pastors encounter child abuse in their service to their church, and there are specific guidelines that should be followed for reporting child abuse. Failure to report child abuse can result in criminal prosecution for the youth pastor (Hammar, 2010). If a youth pastor gains information about a child being abused in their home environment, he/she must follow the proper protocols for reporting child abuse. The youth pastor should also inform the senior pastor about the abuse.
The senior pastor should ensure that the youth pastor contact the local child protective services and report the abuse. The senior pastor should also ensure the church has procedures for handling child abuse that are in accordance with state laws. If the church currently does not have procedures for handling child abuse, they should ensure research is conducted and proper procedures are in place. The senior pastor should speak with the child, and get as much information available about the abuse, name of parents and address. They should open a file...
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