Child and Youth Abuse Prevention Program for Religious Organizations

This eight-page sample program easily adapts to your needs--you can insert your name as well as alter text to meet your organization's requirements.

Developed in conjunction with the Dallas, Texas, law firm of Hermes Sargent Bates, it addresses steps you can take to make your children and teens safer.

• Sample Child and Youth Abuse Prevention Program for Religious Organizations to view, download, and print. (English version)

• Sample Child and Youth Abuse Prevention Program for Religious Organizations to view, download, and print. (Spanish version)

There are seven supplemental forms to use in conjunction with the program that you can also view, download, and print:

• Employment Application

• Volunteer Application

• Reference Check Form

• Authorization and Request for Criminal Records Verification and Fingerprint Information

• Parent/Guardian Consent Form

• Parent/Guardian Consent to Medical, Dental, or Hospital Care

• Child and Youth Protection Program Points to Consider

Church Mutual Insurance Company and Hermes Sargent Bates wish to point out that no warranty attaches to these documents, and in fact, these documents may not be appropriate for the specific needs of a particular entity. These documents are not a substitute for good practice, proper supervision, and diligent oversight and control. There is no guarantee that these documents will protect any facility that chooses to use them. Before using these sample documents or any similar documents, you should consult with your own attorney to make certain that the document you eventually use is correct and current under the law of your particular jurisdiction and that the document meets your needs for your particular situation.