Abuse Awareness and Prevention Network
The Abuse Awareness and Prevention Network (AAPN) exists to inform and educate Canadian Christians about issues and policies relating to abuse awareness. The network also helps to equip denominations, congregations, schools, camps, and ministries with best practices and resources connected to abuse awareness and prevention.
Upcoming Conference
Overview
Reducing the Risk Conference
Hosted by the Abuse Awareness and Prevention Network, the Reducing the Risk conference will provide abuse awareness and prevention training from ministry experts, utilizing interactive, insightful and creative sessions.
Date: November 2, 2024
Location: Toronto
Willowdale Baptist Church
15 Olive Ave, North York, ON M2N 4N4
Date: November 2, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (ET)
Lunch: Provided
Cost: $40 / $35 early bird
Register on the EFC website - click here
Parking is available on site. The building is accessible and conveniently located one block south of Finch station.
Outcomes
Outcomes
Conference participants will have:
- Greater awareness of reducing the risk of abuse in your ministry context.
- New tools, connections, and resources to better equip participants to reduce risk.
- Recorded sessions (including theatrical enactments) and training material from the conference will be made available to registered participants. These resources will be shared after the conference through an online toolkit, video series, and printed resources.
Highlights
Conference Highlights:
- Hear from leading experts in abuse prevention
- Theatre group will enact case studies and scenarios
- Opportunity to network with peers and abuse awareness experts
- Collaborate with other denominations and groups
- Counselors on site
- Prayer room
Who can benefit?
All are welcome!
Who can benefit from this event?
- Pastors
- HR managers/directors
- Church members/board members
- Ministry leaders and teachers
- Camp workers
- Volunteers
Workshop topics
Topics
- Abuse of Power
- Biblical Leadership and Power Differentials
- (De)Weaponizing Scripture: Making the Bible Safe From Abuse
- Pastors, Power, and Wise Self-Care Boundaries
- Porn, Purity, and Healthy Sexuality
- Reducing the Risk of Elder Abuse
- Respect, Disrespect and Abuse
Speakers
Speakers
Registration
Registration is open!
Register today on the EFC website.
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