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TRAININGS, WORKSHOPS, KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS

Presentations are available addressing prevention of clergy misconduct. Includes identification of situations of abuse, analysis of the issues, theological and pastoral concerns, development of policies and procedures, intervention and prevention strategies, legal liability issues, congregational healing, case management and adjudication.

For a schedule of trainings, see Schedule of Clergy Ethics Trainings, .

Also available for presentations in your area (throughout the U.S., Canada and overseas), or for specially designed trainings for your organization. Please schedule your presentation 4 - 12 months in advance.

Fill out a or contact Judith Applegate: Phone Fax

CONSULTATION

Highly skilled staff available for consultation in cases of sexual abuse by clergy, including: crisis management and after-care issues, long-term healing for congregations, policy and procedure development for judicatories, expert witness testimony. Fee for consultations is $75/hour.

Contact Judith Applegate: Phone Fax
or us!


SEMINARY PROJECT

The Center has begun a new project to integrate professional sexual ethics training into seminary curricula. Over the course of 3 years, 25 seminaries will participate. Each seminary will send 2-3 faculty/administrators to a special training and planning session and then follow-up by training all their faculty colleagues. The following trainings have been scheduled as part of this project.
For information and interest, contact Judith Applegate at or FAX , or us!

July 19-23, 1998 - Seattle, WA

July 18-22, 1999 - Seattle, WA



SCHEDULE OF CLERGY ETHICS TRAININGS,

Jan. 25-28, 1998 - Nashville, TN - Congregational Response

March 15-18, 1998 - Yale Divinity School - Training of Trainers

May 3-6, 1998 - Seattle,WA - Judicatories: Crisis Response/Mgmt.

Sept. 13-16, 1998 - Seattle,WA - Training of Trainers


Contact Sandra Barone: Phone Fax
or us!

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EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS, STUDY GUIDES AND CURRICULA

Not In My Church (45-minute video)

An award-wining, dramatic video that tells the story of one church faced with a betrayal of trust by its minister, a story that could happen in any church. Bishop Calvin McConnell of The United Methodist Church comments, "Every pastor, every judicatory head, and every denominational committee on clergy ethics needs to view this tape."

A complete study guide and awareness brochures are included.

Free previews available (with credit card). Also available in PAL format.
Brochure describing the video and supplemental materials available free.


COST $149.00 (U.S.)
RENTAL $60.00 (U.S.)


Not In My Congregation (48-minute video)

Intended for Jewish audiences, this video is essentially the same as Not In My Church, but includes an introduction by a rabbi, stressing how the subject affects the Jewish community.

COST $149.00 (U.S.)
RENTAL $60.00 (U.S.)


TRAINING CURRICULUM ON CLERGY MISCONDUCT

A comprehensive trainer's curriculum which includes background and scope of the problem, factors in crossing boundaries, ethical analysis of the issues, prevention and intervention. This curriculum includes:
the 45-minute dramatic video, Not In My Church (or Not In My Congregation for Jewish groups)
a 50-minute training video, Once You Cross the Line. (Please note that this video is NOT available alone)
a study guide for Not In My Church
25 educational brochures
a detailed trainer's notebook with clear directions for presenting a training, and extensive background materials
a workshop manual
Free Curriculum previews available. Also available in PAL format.

For information about videos or curricula and free catalog, please contact Ellen Johanson: Phone Fax
or us!

COST: $375.00 (U.S.)


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BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS

Workshop Manual
Clergy Misconduct: Sexual Abuse in the Ministerial Relationship
(Seattle: CPSDV, 1992).

A comprehensive manual to be used when offering training on the subject of clergy misconduct.

COST: $15.00 - $25.00 per manual,
depending upon quantity ordered


What You In the Congregation Need to Know About Clergy Misconduct.(Seattle: CPSDV, 1991).

An excellent introductory pamphlet ideal for distribution to both laity and clergy. Sold in quantities of 25. Camera-ready artwork also available.

COST: $ .50 (U.S.)
$ .40 each for over 100

Is Nothing Sacred? When Sex Invades the Pastoral Relationship, Rev. Marie M. Fortune, (San Francisco: Harper and Row, 1989).

A timely case study, designed as a blueprint for congregations on preventing and finding effective solutions for sexual abuse against congregants by clergy.

COST: On Back-Order. Call for availability.


A Clergy Abuse Survivor's Resource Packet, prepared by the Center for Women and Religion, Berkeley, CA, 1992.

A collection of articles on clergy abuse of congregants, including definitions, guidelines for reporting, comparison viewpoints, and a bibliography.

COST: $5.00 (U.S.)


Working Together

A quarterly newsjournal that includes articles, editorials, book reviews, resources and information about local, national and international prevention efforts addressing child abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence and clergy misconduct. Call for free sample, or us.

COST: $25.00 per year


How to Contact the Center
The Center for the Prevention of Sexual and Domestic Violence
936 North 34th Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98103 USA
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