Church of the Good Shepherd is dedicated to safeguarding the most vulnerable in our congregation. Good Shepherd implements the teachings and principles of Safe Church, a national curriculum aimed at protecting children and the elderly from predatory behavior. Staff, Vestry, and key volunteers are required to receive Safe Church training to help them recognize the behavioral patterns of sexual perpetrators and to respond quickly to those signs and behaviors if they are observed. The goal of the program is to provide a safe environment for your children and to prevent potential abuse before it can happen. Training is renewed every three years. Staff, Vestry, and volunteers that work with children are all Safe Church certified. All staff are background checked. Good Shepherd is committed to the security of your children. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the church office at 757-423-3230 or office@goodshepherdnorfolk.org.