Introduction

Workshop
- Workshop Highlights
- Setting the Climate
- Elder Abuse
   Knowledge Inventory
- Definition of Vulnerable Adult
- What is Abuse?
- The Impact of Elder Abuse
- The Church’s Vulnerability
- Why Elders are Susceptible
   to Abuse
- Group Discussion Questions

A Case Study

The Screening Process

Resources

Workshop
Serving Safely: an introductory look at the importance of creating safe ministry environments

Author: Judy Urban, Shared Ministry Systems
for Lyngblomsten Care Team Ministry

This workshop was coordinated by Lyngblomsten Care Team Ministry in hopes to build awareness of the importance of developing risk management practices related to screening church volunteers serving vulnerable adults.

For more information on Shared Ministry Systems contact Judy Urban at http://www.mninter.net/~rurban/sms.htm

For information on Lyngblomsten Care Team Ministry contact Julie Pfab at jpfab@lyngblomsten.org or 651-632-5333