Resources
Safe Sanctuaries by Joy Melton
Joy Melton has written two books designed to assist churches in developing policy and procedures for working with children and youth. DVDs and videos of supporting material are available to order. Find out more at these links:
National Sex Offender Public Registry
This website is provided as a public service by the U.S. Department of Justice. The public may search participating state public information regarding the presence or location of offenders, who, in most cases, have been convicted of sexually violent offenses against adults and children and certain sexual contact and other crimes against victims who are minors. This is an educational tool to learn about the possible presence of such offenders in their local communities.
FaithTrust Institute
FaithTrust Institute, formerly the Center for Prevention of Sexual and Domestic Violence, offers a wide range of resources, including training, consultation and educational materials. FaithTrust Institute is an international, multifaith organization working to end sexual and domestic violence. It provides communities and advocates with the tools and knowledge they need to address the religious and cultural issues related to abuse. FaithTrust Institute works with many communities, including Asian, Buddhist, Jewish, Latino, Muslim, Black, Anglo, Protestant and Roman Catholic.
- FaithTrust Institute website
- FaithTrust Institute online store
- Hear Their Cries: Religious Responses to Child Abuse video
LexisNexis National Screenings
Information about LexisNexis' services and information about what you need in order to begin running national background checks is available here:
United Methodist Property and Casualty Trust (UM PACT)
The United Methodist PACT is proud to be in partnership with Trak-1 Technology and Gallagher’s Religious Practice Group. This partnership will provide to PACT members and the greater United Methodist community an affordable, comprehensive and industry leading background screening service, tailored for our faith community.
Missouri Department of Health: Family Care Safety Registry
The Missouri Department of Health's Family Care Safety Registry is available to check if a person is already on the registry or you may download or print registry forms from this site. If your church decides to use this registry, you may download the forms and change the address at the bottom of the form to that of the church, if you want the applicants to return the form and money to your office, and not the state.