Tri-Area Baptist Association - Safety and Security

6 best practices for screening staff and volunteers
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It’s critical that churches implement a thorough screening process for anyone that will have access to children and youth. Here are six "best practices" for doing so.
A Church Emergency Policy Template
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A Church Safety Policy Template
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A Safety and Security Policies and Procedures Manual
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A Sample Child Protection Policy and Procedures Manual
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This is a copy of the Child Protection Policy and Procedures Manual for First Baptist Church in Portales, NM. A unique feature of this policy manual is that it has guidelines on how to deal with a convicted sexual offender who may want to attend your church.
Background Check Services For Churches
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Here is a list of companies that can help your church do background checks that has been compiled by the Baptist Convention of New Mexico.
The Big Book of Checklists
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