The Safe as Churches? V conference in Sydney was an important step forward in co-operation between denominations and churches around the key elements of safe church. Policy development, training, accreditation, complaints processes, disciplinary processes and pastoral care. The emphasis in this gathering was on training and policy development. The sessions by Dr Monica Applewhite on sexuality children and understanding young offenders were excellent.
I was asked to be part of a panel discussion on process concerns and also to lead two workshops on Parish Recovery.