Children's Ministries

Trinity’s Children’s Ministry provides opportunities for children (birth through fifth grade) to begin learning about Christ and their faith through an age-appropriate study of the Bible in a nurturing environment.

For more information, contact Associate Pastor for Ministry to Children and Their Families, the Rev. Erin McGee, at 404.495.8448.


Appendix B

General Indicators of Sexual Abuse of a Minor

 

Ages 0 - 8 years

  • Drawings, pictures or stories with a strong, unusual or bizarre sexual theme         
  • Overt sexual behavior (individually and/or with peers)
  • Withdrawal from peer interaction
  • Aggressive behavior
  • Extreme fear of showers and restrooms (these are common places for sexual abuse to occur)
  • Poor attention span - daydreaming
  • Poor self-concept
  • Aggressive behavior,  poor peer relations
  • Reluctant or fearful about going home after school
  • Frequent absences from school that are justified by one parent only, without apparent regard for the minor's school performance
  • Appearance or behavior often seems more mature or older than their age mates
  • Manipulative behavior

 

Ages 9 years and older

  • Overt sexual behavior

  • Withdrawal

  • Poor self-concept

  • More mature appearance or behavior than their age mates

  • Poor attendance and academic performance

  • Poor attention span

  • Refusal to dress for physical education

  • Unwillingness to participate in recreational activities

  • Repeated attempts to run away from home by a minor who is otherwise not a behavioral problem

  • Use of drugs

  • Frequent absences from school that are justified by one parent only, without apparent regard for the

  • minor's school performance

  • Aggressive behavior toward peers
  • Unusual and offensive body odors

 

Appendix C: How to Respond to a Minor Disclosing Abuse