Dove's Nest mission is to empower and equip faith communities to keep children and youth safe in their homes, churches, and communities.
Let the children come to me. Don't stop them! For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children." (Luke 18:16 NLT).
  Article by Carol Knieriem: "Who isn't for protecting children?" in PeaceSigns, Peace and Justice Support Network |
| Journal article: "Child Protection Practices in Mennonite Church USA Congregations," Journal of Social Service Research, 39 (2012). |
| Child and Youth Protection Policy Checklists: Schools Churches |
| Press release: "Protecting children is critical: Resources available on sexual violence" by MennoMedia. |
| Dove's Nest Newsletter (March 2012) |
 Shaping Families radio program featuring Jeanette Harder talking about her book and the work of Dove's Nest (20-minute interview plus downloadable transcript and study guide, and other resources). Here is the same interview, but in video. Or listen to a shortened version (3min 20sec) now:
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 Circle of Grace,
a Christian safe environment curriculum that helps to form and educate
children and youth about the value of positive relationships with God
and others.
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Find here:
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Let the Children Come: Preparing Faith Communities to End Child Abuse and Neglect. Herald Press. In the context of the Bible and faith, this book helps Christians learn about their role in ending child abuse and neglect in all communities: church, home, extended family, neighborhood, school, work.
- Preventing child abuse and neglect through church and social service collaboration by Erin O'Neill, Jodi Gabel, Stephanie Huckins, and Jeanette Harder. Published in Social Work & Christianity, 37, 381-406 (2010).
- Newspaper interview with Jeanette Harder by the Mt. Lake Observer.
Learn more about Mennonite Church USA.
Our sincere thanks to Cynthia Coyle for the creation of our logo.
Updated: 2012