Developing Policies and Training Requirements

Resources will continue to be added as we receive them.
*Please note that the Presbytery of Long Island provides these documents as resources for congregations in developing their own policies, not as templates. Consultation with the church's insurance carrier or attorney is strongly recommended

The PCUSA Book of Order mandates that ALL COUNCILS – meaning every church session, presbytery, synod, and the General Assembly – SHALL adopt and implement the following policies (G-3.0106) :
Sexual Misconduct Policy
Harassment Policy
Child, Youth, and Vulnerable Adult Protection Policy
Antiracism Policy

GENERAL

Powerful Ministry Policies that Build Trust and Generosity (webinar) from PRC

UCC Sample Abuse Prevention Policy - Click Here

SEXUAL MISCONDUCT

PC(USA) Policy - Click Here

CHILD & YOUTH PROTECTION

Writing a Protection Policy that Works for Children, Youth, and Vulnerable Adults (webinar) PRC

Safe Conduct Policy Template from The Insurance Board

Safe Conduct Resources, Videos, and Trainings from The Insurance Board

Church Mutual Sexual Abuse Prevention Resources

Child and Youth Policy of the Presbytery of Long Island

ANTIRACISM

Contact the Presbytery of Long Island BREAD (Bringing Racial Equity and Diversity) Team for support.

Convener: CRE Magalene McClarrin, mcclarrin.m@mpcliny.org

PC(USA) Antiracism Statement

Antiracism Policy of the Presbytery of Long Island

PC(USA) Facing Racism: Policy & Study Guide

Antiracism Policy of the PC(USA) Investment & Loan Program, Inc

Resources for a Congregational Self-Study from the Presbyterian Historical Society

Writing A Self-Study On Racism from the Presbyterian Historical Society

Slides and Webinar Recording from the Presbytery of the Twin Cities Area on Crafting an Antiracism Policy for your Congregation (with thanks to Rev. Anna Kendig Flores, Anti-Racism Coordinator, and Rev. John Curtiss, Stated Clerk, Presbytery of the Twin Cities Area)

Crafting an AR Policy for your Congregation - slides handout

HARASSMENT

Church Mutual Anti-Harassment Policy

Harassment Policy of the Presbytery of Long Island

Policy_Training Summary

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