Surprise, AZ Monthly Meeting

AZCSN meets the first Monday of the month at Cross Church in Surprise. Our monthly meetings include an opportunity to meet and fellowship with other safety and security ministry volunteers, a training session on a different topic each month, and time to share updates and questions about church safety.

This month we will focus on Mandatory Reporting in the Church. 

Arizona law requires certain people, including Sunday School teachers and others working with children and youth in the church, regardless of whether they are financially compensated, to report suspected abuse (ARS §13-3620.A). You may be a child’s only advocate at the time you report the possibility of abuse or neglect. Children often tell a person with whom they feel safe about abuse or neglect.

Learn about the requirements for mandatory reporting. The protection given to reporters through Arizona State Law and the importance of following through with the reporting process.