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Abuse Help

A hotline has been established for those affected by sexual abuse within Southern Baptist churches.

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.

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