Safe!: How You Can Protect Children from Sexual Abuse

by Philip E. Morrison

A pastor with tears in his eyes told me that his daughter had been sexually abused. He and his family were getting little support from the church, the community, and especially from the police. “We are still pursuing,” he said.

This heartbreaking story is all too common. A Kenyan study found that 15.6% of girls and 6.4% of boys experience sexual violence. Phil Morrison’s doctoral research in churches across Kenya found widespread sexual abuse of children. Yet almost nothing was being done about it. As Christians, we can do better!

We can change that story. Using this book, protect your family. Prevent abuse in your NGO. Shield children at your church.

Discover practical principles to prevent abuse. Learn what to do in case abuse is reported. Find out what the Bible and contemporary case studies can teach us about abuse. Dive into tough and often misunderstood topics, such as cultural risk factors, forgiveness, discipline, and justice.

Together we can dry tears and keep children safe and smiling.

A must-read for everyone who cares about Jesus and his love for children.
—Rev Dr John Teke, Senior Pastor, Deputy Chairman of the National Ministers
Fellowship of the Cameroon Baptist Convention

I highly recommend you read and apply it!
—Rev Dr Emmanuel O. Adewara, Secretary of Pastors Conference of the FCT Baptist Conference, Nigeria

As practical and indispensable as an umbrella in the rain, this book offers the church an
invaluable tool against the lurking evil of child abuse.
—Lize Labuschagne, Lecturer at South African Theological Seminary

184 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 28, 2024