Prevent and Protect

Prevent and Protect is the organization that identifies best practices programs designed to help prevent wrongdoing and promote "rightdoing" within religious organizations. The Prevent and Protect programs empower organizations and people to better control risk and improve the lives of all those who interact with the Church. The "Protecting God's Children" classes are meant for adults (over the age of 18) who are involved in a church ministry or teaching effort that interact with minors. It is required for all church and school staff.

There are teaching modules that need to be completed on a regular basis to keep staff up-to-date with learning how to prevent and report abuse. 

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Victims of sexual abuse, in addition to contacting civil authorities, are asked to come forward to receive pastoral assistance. Reports of abuse may be made to any pastor or to: 

Sanda Price, Executive Director
Office of Child and Youth Protection
314-792-72-21
[email protected]

Missouri Department of Social Services, Children's Division
Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline:
1-800-392-3738

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Adult Abuse and Neglect Hotline:
1-800-392-0210