Preventing Clergy Sexual Misconduct Workshop for UU Ministers
Meets the MFC requirement for a sexual harassment prevention/boundaries learning experience and provides practical information on the UUMA code of conduct on sexual relationships.
Best practices in misconduct prevention.
This short course is an introduction to how to create a clear code of conduct and train the professional staff on misconduct prevention. It also covers how to address concerns and how to facilitate congregation openness about past violations.
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Syllabus and Required Readings
Exercise #1: Poll
Clergy Sexual Misconduct - Definitions and Effects
A. Preventing Sexual Harassment
B. Baylor University Study and Videos
C. Exercise #2: Journal Reflection
A. Attraction and Boundaries
B. Dealing with Attraction to and from Congregants
Pastor Attracted to Congregant Case Study
Exercise #3: Discussion
Congregant Attracted to Pastor Case Study
Exercise #4: Journal Reflection
UUMA Code of Conduct and Professional Standards
A. UUMA Code of Conduct on Sexual Relationships
B. Deborah Pope-Lance Berry Street Lecture
C. Exercise #5: Journal Reflection
D. UUMA Standards for Pursuing a Relationship
E. Exercise #6: Counseling a Colleague
Exercise #7: Online Scavenger Hunt
Exercise #8: Preventing Clergy Sexual Misconduct Final Assessment
Exercise #9: Essay Question
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