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

For PDF downloads of the clearances, additional forms, and further information, continue to the full Selection & Screening Page.

Note: The State of Pennsylvania requires re-certification every 5 years.

Training Materials

• Definitions of Child Abuse under PA law [PDF]

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.

External Resources

• • UMC Discipleship Safe Sanctuaries Resources
  • 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