This resource can help churches be places for helpful, honest conversations that raise awareness, promote healing, and lament brokenness. It includes actions that congregations and leaders can take.
Globally, an estimated 4.7 million persons are caught in sex trafficking today. Approximately 250,000–350,000 American children and youth are at risk for sex trafficking each
The Evangelical Covenant Church addresses sexual assault and its related concern, domestic violence, through the Advocacy for Victims of Abuse initiative. As a church, we acknowledge the reality of brokenness and sin in the world as well as the power of community to heal brokenness through Jesus Christ. Advocacy for Victims of Abuse informs, educates, and raises awareness in our congregations and communities.
Making Churches Safer has been developed to help educate local Covenant churches in reducing the risk of abuse, injury, and sickness for children and youth.