The Dove's Nest Collaborative: Mennonites Keeping Children Safe

Empowering and equipping Mennonites to keep children safe in their homes, churches, and communities.

"Let the children come to me. Don't stop them! For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children." (Luke 18:16 NLT).

Find here:

• Sample child protection policies for your church

• Speakers/trainers on how to keep children safe from abuse and neglect

• NEW! Initial survey results on child protection in Mennonite Church USA churches
  

• Other resources

NEW PUBLICATIONS COMING SOON! 

• Let the children come: Preparing faith communities to end child abuse and neglect.  Herald Press.

• Prevention of child abuse and neglect through church and social service collaboration. Social Work & Christianity.

In the news:

"No secrets here," PeaceSigns magazine, Peace & Justice Support Network, Mennonite Church USA, April 20, 2010.

"Building 'dove's nests' to stop abuse," Mennonite Weekly Review, April 19, 2010.

"Mennonites address child abuse," The Mennonite, April 2010.

"Teacher aims to prevent child abuse in churches, other communities," Mennonite Weekly Review, July 20, 2009.

Learn more about Mennonite Church USA.

Our sincere thanks to Cynthia Coyle for the creation of our logo.

Updated: 2010