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Guidance For Churches

Showing Up in Care

Church leaders can take intentional steps to ensure survivors know that they belong and their experience matters. Break the silence, and be ready to respond to harm in ways that are trauma-informed and supportive.

Even with the best intentions, it can be difficult to know what to do when someone reports sexual harassment, abuse, or violence. The most important things you can do are to listen and to care, so take a deep breath, pay attention, and be supportive. 

There are things you can do to prepare yourself and your community to prevent harm and to respond well when it does occur.