Abuse Help
A hotline has been established for those affected by sexual abuse within Southern Baptist churches.
202-864-5578 or SBChotline@guidepostsolutions.com
The National Hotline for Domestic Violence
800-799-SAFE (7233)
The National Child Abuse Hotline
800-422-4453
The Ultimate Parent Guide for Protecting Your Child on the Internet
The Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network
800-656-HOPE (4673)
How to find a good counselor in your city
Ministry Safe
Protecting children and those who serve them – ministrysafe.com
Mandated Reporters Resource Guide.
Download this FREE guide that will walk you through the responsibilities of Mandated Reporters of abuse.
Essentials: Sexual Abuse Prevention and Response Training curriculum
The Essentials: Sexual Abuse Prevention and Response Training curriculum is designed to assist local churches to walk through 5 sessions that unpack each essential, helping them establish or evaluate a Sexual Abuse Prevention and Response Plan. No cost curriculum, feel free to copy: sbcabuseprevention.com
If you are not ready to speak with someone yet...
consider reading "On the Threshold of Hope" by Diane Langberg or "The Emotionally Destructive Marriage" by Leslie Vernick. Both of these books do an excellent job of describing the healing process after abuse and would provide a taste of the benefits you would receive from working with a Christian counselor.