Dove's Nest mission is to empower and equip faith communities to keep children and youth 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).
 Press release: "Protecting children is critical: Resources available on sexual violence" by MennoMedia. |
| Newspaper interview with Jeanette Harder by the Mt. Lake Observer. |
 Shaping Families radio program featuring Jeanette Harder talking about her book and the work of Dove's Nest (20-minute interview plus downloadable transcript and study guide, and other resources). |
 "Better Safe Than Sorry: Create a Safe and Secure Children's Environment" webcast. Kids Kount: Raising Kids in Christ. |
 Circle of Grace,
a Christian safe environment curriculum that helps to form and educate
children and youth about the value of positive relationships with God
and others.
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See/submit child protection policies in Mennonite Church USA congregations. Also, see sample policies. |
Find here:
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Let the Children Come: Preparing Faith Communities to End Child Abuse and Neglect. Herald Press. In the context of the Bible and faith, this book helps Christians learn about their role in ending child abuse and neglect in all communities: church, home, extended family, neighborhood, school, work.
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"Preparing Faith Communites to Protect Children and Youth" events: (Completed: Dallas, TX (March 21), Lancaster, PA (April 9), Omaha, NE (April 28), Phoenix, AZ (May 31), Minneapolis, MN (June 24), Cleveland, OH (July 11), Lincoln, NE (Sept. 15), Oaklawn, Goshen, IN (October 20))
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Survey results on child protection in Mennonite Church USA churches Full report Executive Summary
- Preventing child abuse and neglect through church and social service collaboration by Erin O'Neill, Jodi Gabel, Stephanie Huckins, and Jeanette Harder. Published in Social Work & Christianity, 37, 381-406.
In the news:
- "The church and child abuse" and "Kids and evil" by Marty Troyer, pastor of Houston Mennonite Church, in the Houston Chronicle, 5-16-2011 and 5-18-2011.
Learn more about Mennonite Church USA.
Our sincere thanks to Cynthia Coyle for the creation of our logo.
Updated: 2011