It Should Never Happen Here: A Guide for Minimizing the Risk of Child Abuse in Ministry

By Ernest J. Zarra III

It Should Never Happen Here gives churches assurance that sexual and other forms of child abuse can be prevented. Enforced child-contact rules and worker screening are among many specific ideas outlined in this important book.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0801090318
• ISBN13: 9780801090318
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Baker Pub Group
• Length: 143 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.5" x 5.8"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

"A must-read for all church staff"

Ernest Zarra's book clearly addresses the dangers of not screening those people who work with children and youth in the churches. It contains vivid examples of what can possibly go wrong when a church has no system in place to screen those involved in the ministry. Zarra's book provides such a screening program. This book should be read by all ministers, and the screening program contained within should be implemented as soon as possible. The safety of the children depend on it.

This book is awesome. I'm proud that Ernie is my brother.

I have read the book and love it. I wish more organizations and people would utilize the tools he has listed.

The Best Means of Protection for Children!

"It Should Never Happen Here" is one of those cutting edge books that comes at a most crucial time. Scores of children in America are victimized annually at the hands of sexual, physical, and emotional abusers. The author has gone out of his way to present an easy-to-read, easy-to-implement series of policies and procedures to protect children from abuse. Although the main audience is those who are volunteers in ministry, camps, and various service organizations, the principles and measures suggested are applicable across-the-board. The book is to the point as it addresses the need for worker screening, setting up of the details to handle screening, and what to do in case an abuse situation occurs. This book is a must reference for any organization that has volunteers working with children. It is extremely practical! Ernest J. Zarra, III has written a book which provides parents and volunteer workers the confidence necessary to grow children into healthy, productive, and whole adults.