LCC works with Plan To Protect® on Abuse Prevention Policy

CANADA – Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) has a responsibility, especially as a community of faith, to provide a safe environment for the vulnerable sector, ministry staff and volunteers. Iris Barta, Human Resources and Administration Manager, with the LCC Board of Directors Personnel Committee has been working with Plan To Protect® to create an Abuse Prevention Policy for Synod Office and template policies for congregations. Together, we are committed to achieving the highest standard of abuse prevention and protection of the vulnerable sector. We believe this work with Plan To Protect® will be of great benefit to all congregations and members of our Synod.

Congregations will receive a Plan to Protect® Guide which consists of 289 pages of best practices and policies and 44 appendices with form and guideline templates. Each congregation or parish representative attending our upcoming Synodical Convention can pick up their guide at registration. Those not attending Convention can request their copy by emailing officemanager@lutheranchurch.ca.

Not only has Plan to Protect® created policy templates for LCC congregations that will be available from Synod Office, congregations will also have access to resources and support that will enable them to create strong Abuse Prevention Policies and training resources that support our spiritual and moral obligation to protect our community of faith, as well as meet legal obligations and requirements for insurance coverage.

Charlie Smith-Brake, Director of Policy, Consulting and Communications at Plan to Protect® will be at convention to provide information at a breakout session and at an exhibit table with materials and to answer your questions. In the meantime, visit plantoprotect.com to learn more.