Genesee Valley Toolbox

Resources for Sessions to develop, adopt, implement, and update policies and practices for sexual misconduct prevention and intervention.

Genesee Valley Toolbox includes resources to support sessions in the Presbytery of Genesee Valley as they develop, adopt, implement, and update their sexual misconduct/harassment policies and practices. It offers practical information, recommends best practices, and identifies reliable sources on a variety of topics. The intent is to deepen knowledge, encourage behaviors, and achieve important outcomes. Please distribute widely in your congregation.

Toolbox Topics

    • Toolbox 1 rev – Where do we start? 4 Primary Sources that Affect Us All – 6/1/16
    • Toolbox 2 rev – Overcoming Resistance: The Multiple Whys a Sexual Misconduct Policy is Necessary and Important – 6/8/16
    • Toolbox 3 rev – The Big How: Best Ways to Develop an Initial Policy, or Update an Existing One – 06/15/16
    • Toolbox 4 rev – Resources, Resources, & More Resources – 06/22/16
    • Toolbox 5 rev – Selected Best Practices: What’s Wise to Include in a Session Sexual Misconduct Policy – 06/29/16
    • Toolbox 6 – Second Opinions: Independent Advice for Incidents Involving Minors – 09/08/17
    • Toolbox 7 – 3 Challenges—Sexuality, Abuse, & Accountability/Justice
    • Toolbox 8 – New York State Law: Preparing for Anticipated Changes in 2019 – 01/02/2019
    • Toolbox 9 – Lifting the Bushel: Introducing an Outstanding Resource for Congregations – 2/13/19
    • Toolbox 10 – Workarounds: Conflicts Between the Letter of a Session Child and Youth Safety Policy and the Spirit of the Policy – 9/2/20
    • Toolbox 11 – Brief Updates: Items with Relevance for Session Policies – 9/24/20
    • Toolbox 12 – Brief Updates: Items with Relevance for Session Policies – 4/9/21
    • Toolbox 13 – Topical Resources for Session Policies – 6/14/21
    • Toolbox 14 – Resources from the Presbytery’s new insurance carrier – 10/18/21
    • Toolbox 15 – Manna in the Wilderness: Bright Ideas & Events – 4/21/22
    • Toolbox 16 – Seasons of Change: 2022 Updates – 10/10/22