Resources
Christian Responses to Male Sexual Victimization
It's fair to say that if society as a whole is pretty clueless about rape and sexual assault, men and boys are trebly so. Hardly any deal with how to avoid becoming a victim of it—and none at all on what to do, or how to feel, if one actually does.
Reporting Essentials | GRACE Live Conversations
A deeper look into the ins and outs of reporting abuse. A recorded conversation with GRACE's own Mike Sloan, Amy Stier, and special guest, Eli Molina. We answer questions such as: What is a mandated reporter? What does reasonable suspicion mean? Where do you report abuse? Does a church need to investigate?
Justin Holcomb - Priest, Author, and GRACE Board Member
Justin Holcomb, professor at Reformed Theological Seminary, gives an address at the 2019 Caring Well Conference on the work of Christ and the effects of abuse
The Caring Well Conference
On October, 4th, 2019 GRACE Founder and Executive Director, Boz Tchividjian, addressed the Caring Well Conference hosted by the ERLC (a ministry of the Southern Baptist Convention).
GRACE | Making a Difference
“A Lifeline to Hope”. Hear from survivors, organizations, staff, and board members about what makes GRACE special.
The Valued Conference
A resource for the Church on sexual abuse, the Valued Conference featured GRACE board members and fellow advocates in March, 2019.
Surviving the Holidays
A GRACE Board Member shares a few suggestions for consideration for those who struggle with holiday-related traumas.
Holding Space
Survivor Wendy Westerfield explains her personal interaction with the GRACE Investigation Team, and what she learned about “holding space” for difficult experiences.
A Pastor's Heart
It is not a question of if, but when, tragedy will strike your congregation. Are you prepared for it?
Suffer the Little Children
In this guest post, we are taught the best protection for our children is through recognition of the danger.
Failure to Act
Many reasons exist why people fail to intervene in abuse situations. Here are a few of them.
Sexual Abuse and the Distortion of Worship, Part Two
Like King David, many within the church respond with a righteous anger when hearing about sexual abuse but fail to respond correctly.
Sexual Abuse and the Distortion of Worship, Part One
A rarely addressed form of trauma from sexual abuse is discussed: the bitter upending of one’s faith.
Worship and Children
Boz Tchividjian reflects on one of Satan’s most successful tactics: how abuse pushes children away from God.
Sexual Abuse Within Christian Organizations
Dr. Diane Langberg examines the culture of systems and why Christians protect churches instead of victims.
Walls of Silence: Protecting the Institution Over the Individual
A culture of ministry that is centered upon the institution will go to great lengths to protect its reputation, compromising the value and protection of the vulnerable.
Developing Effective Church Policies in Child Maltreatment
GRACE Board Member Victor Vieth shares strategies for developing effective policies for preventing child maltreatment.
Resist & Report: The Temptation to Investigate
Four reasons faith organizations should resist investigating allegations before reporting to authorities.
