The Child-Friendly Faith Project’s founder and executive director Janet Heimlich spoke on the subject of “Working with Faith Communities to End Religious Child Maltreatment” at the International Cultic Studies Association’s 2015 Annual International Conference in Stockholm, Sweden. The theme of the event was “Children in High-Control Groups” and featured speakers who are experts… Read More
Project Idaho Press Coverage
Below are articles that relate to Idaho’s “faith healing” religious exemptions and other issues we follow. Click here to return to the #ProjectIdaho page. October 20, 2016 BLOG: Senate Dem candidates call for changing faith-healing law; GOP incumbents wary MagicValley.com by Nathan Brown October 11, 2016 Interim panel punts on… Read More
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Some Idaho legislators believe adults are being denied parental and religious rights.It’s time to ask: Don’t children deserve rights?Tell Idaho legislators that children come first. The Child-Friendly Faith Project believes all people have the right to practice their religion, but not at the cost of denying children education, medical care,… Read More
Table statistics page
Physical Abuse • Unexplained bruises, burns, or welts• Child appears frightened of a parent or caregiver Sexual Abuse • Pain, bleeding, redness, or swelling in anal or genital area• Age-inappropriate sexual play with toys, self, or others• Age-inappropriate knowledge of sex Emotional Abuse • Extremes in behavior, ranging from overly… Read More
In Memoriam: The CFFP Remembers Rev. Keith Wright
The Child-Friendly Faith Project has lost a wise, compassionate, and courageous advisor. On January 9, Rev. Keith Wright, who had served congregations for nearly sixty years, passed away. Many people in the Austin community loved Keith as a pastor and as a friend. He was absolutely devoted to his family,… Read More
Interview with Marci A. Hamilton, JD
Professor Marci A. Hamilton holds the Paul R. Verkuil Chair in Public Law at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University. One of the country’s leading scholars in church/state law, she represented the City of Boerne, Texas, in a successful challenge to the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, a… Read More
Do culture and religion matter in the Adrian Peterson case?
While the media seems largely focused on the fact that the Minnesota Vikings finally decided to bench its star running back, a more important—and politically incorrect—question needs to be asked: Did Adrian Peterson’s religious beliefs and cultural background as an African American contribute to him beating and injuring his son?… Read More
Interview with Dr. Lisa Aronson Fontes
Lisa Aronson Fontes, PhD, is a cultural expert, lecturer, and author. She has focused much of her career helping our mental health, social service, and criminal justice systems be more responsive to culturally diverse people. Dr. Fontes, who teaches at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, has written numerous journal articles and chapters on cultural… Read More
CFFP Conference 2014 Schedule
Download a printable PDF with the conference schedule and information on our speakers. Day 1 — Thursday, Dec. 4 8:00 – 9:00am Registration/Breakfast Read More
Child-Friendly Faith Communities designation program
What is the Child-Friendly Faith Communities designation program? The Child-Friendly Faith Communities designation program is a comprehensive child abuse and neglect prevention curriculum developed by the Child-Friendly Faith Project. Participating in the program allows a religious organization to be designated a Child-Friendly Faith Community which offers numerous benefits. How does it differ from other child abuse prevention training programs? The… Read More