Conference Policies
- Conference Safe Sanctuaries Policy Resolution [PDF]
- Alternate download: Conference Safe Sanctuaries Policy [.doc] - This editable version can be used for copying into your church's policies or to require signatures.
- Conference Safe Sanctuaries Policy Resolution (Spanish) [PDF]
- Alternate download: Conference Safe Sanctuaries Policy [.doc] - This editable version can be used for copying into your church's policies or to require signatures.
- Conference Vulnerable Adults Policy Resolution [PDF]
Alternate download: Conference Vulnerable Adults Policy [.doc] - This editable version can be used for copying into your church's policies or to require signatures. - Conference Vulnerable Adults Policy Resolution (Spanish) [PDF]
Alternate download: Conference Vulnerable Adults Policy [.doc] - This editable version can be used for copying into your church's policies or to require signatures. - 2016 - 10 Computer Network and Internet Access Resolution - FINAL [PDF] - The 2016 Computer Usage resolution as amended and approved at the 2016 Adjourned Session.
- Alternate download: 2016-10 Computer Network and Internet Access Policy [.doc] - - This editable version can be used for copying into your church's policies or to require signatures.
Selection & Screening
- Apply for Clearances Online:
- Child Abuse History Clearance
- PA State Criminal Record Check Online
- FBI Fingerprinting & Criminal History Report
- Under "Enter your Service Code to get started:"
- Employees enter 1KG756
- Volunteers enter 1KG6ZJ
- Under "Enter your Service Code to get started:"
For PDF downloads of the clearances, additional forms, and further information, continue to the full Selection & Screening Page.
Note: All clearances must be re-certified every 5 years.
Training Materials
- Safe Sanctuaries Training [PPTX]
- Definitions of Child Abuse under PA law [PDF]
- Vulnerable Older Adults [PPTX]
Response & Reporting
Report suspected child abuse or neglect to ChildLine at: 1-800-932-0313
- CY47 Form [PDF] - For use by mandated reporters. PA’s official form for reporting suspected child abuse, to be submitted to your local children and youth agency.
- Report suspected child abuse (PA) online - For use by mandated reporters. Requires creation of an account.
Resources
External Resources
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- UMC Discipleship Safe Sanctuaries Resources
- UMC Youth Release Documents [DOCX] | [PDF] [Spanish: DOCX | PDF]
- Church Mutual Insurance Child & Youth Sexual Abuse Resources
- "Look out for Child Abuse" - Penn State Child Abuse Resource webpage
- PA Family Support Alliance - pa-fsa.org
- Stop It Now! Organization
Contact Us

The Rev. Jacqueline D. Daniszewski
Chair, Safe Sanctuaries Committee
pastorjackiedd@gmail.com