Safe church
The church is supposed to be a safe place. Yet that safety is not always a given. Abuse also occurs in the church, within church relationships. Do you have problems or questions about (sexual) abuse in church relationships? Contact Veiligekerk.nl (www.veiligekerk.nl) or with the Sexual Abuse Hotline (www.meldpuntmisbruik.nl), even if you prefer to remain anonymous.
Committee on sexual abuse
The sexual abuse committee was appointed by the synod and its mission is: To promote safety in the churches.
The CSM participates in the collaborative Reporting Centre for Sexual Abuse in Church Relationships, which includes the Sexual Abuse Reporting Centre and its board.
The committee's work covers:
- Facilitating the staff and board of the Abuse Hotline.
- Monitoring the quality and functioning of the Hotline.
- Ensuring handling of sexual abuse complaints according to established regulations.
- Ensuring that there are church counselors to advise church councils and congregations in a situation of abuse.
- Fulfil the activities of the SSMKR, fitting within the Church Order and the established budget.
- Develop policies for safety in churches in coordination with the SSMKR, especially on prevention and victim and offender policies.
For further information: www.meldpuntmisbruik.nl