Protecting All God's Children - Internet Safety & Recognizing Child Abuse Courses: MENU

Fortunately, the solution to bullying has been known for thousands of years. It is known as the Golden Rule, and was taught by Jesus two thousand years ago, as well as by wise people throughout history. The Golden Rule is the solution to being a victim. When people – both kids and adults – understand the practical application of the Golden Rule, no one can bully them and they can even turn their enemies into friends.

Our job, therefore, is not to protect kids from bullies, but to teach them how not to be victims.

This course empowers each of us with the ability to recognize types, signs, characteristics, scenarios, and in general, indicators of suspected child abuse. We know this is a difficult subject to discuss. For that reason, we think you will find this course to be respectful of the topic while giving a solid foundation in understanding the key information about child abuse.

• What is Child Abuse
• Physical Abuse
• Sexual Abuse
• Neglect
• Emotional Abuse
• Resources

As core beliefs, volunteers, clergy, religious and staff working within churches and faith communities have a greater calling than to simply be professionals but that being a good professional, dedicated to excellence, is a means whereby persons can be more effectively served with love and respect.

Three aspects of the life and calling of the Christian professional are illustrated and explored.

1. The role, identity and purpose of the professional.
2. Boundaries addressing the structure and shape of healthy relationships with those we serve.
3. Behaviors that seek to concretely explore habits and actions within relationships with boundaries.

Issues that the youth of today, parents, and those who are part of their world face online is the essence of this content. Participants discover areas of the Internet used by youth, what kinds of threats exist on the Internet and how everyone can protect their loved ones, family members and those under their care or responsibility. A special focus of the lesson includes ways in which adults can protect themselves online, after all, we are ALL God's children.