The Acts of Convention

House of Deputies

Original Text of Resolution:

(D084)

Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 73rd General Convention of the Episcopal Church commend the Church Insurance Company's position against all sexual misconduct by adults, especially sexual misconduct involving children; and be it further

Resolved, That the General Convention of the Episcopal Church call upon state legislators to pass laws that protect the children of our communities from sex offenders and recommend strategies like 'Sex Offender Management Boards' and 'Sex Offender Treatment Programs' be included in the legislation to reduce the possibility of recidivism; and be it further

Resolved, That the General Convention of the Episcopal Church urge state legislators and the U.S. Congress to revise Child Pornography laws to prohibit the use of the Internet to distribute child pornography; and be it further

Resolved, That the General Convention of the Episcopal Church call upon clergy and laity to encourage parents to be faithful in protecting their children from men and women who use the Internet to lure children into illicit relationships; and be it further

Resolved, That the General Convention of the Episcopal Church encourage clergy and laity to offer pastoral ministry and the healing power of Christ for victims and perpetrators of sexual abuse, and refer them to professionally trained counselors as needed.

Committee Amendment:

Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 73rd General Convention of the Episcopal Church commend the Church Insurance Company's position against all sexual misconduct by adults, especially sexual misconduct involving children; and be it further

Resolved, That the General Convention of the Episcopal Church call upon state legislators to pass laws that protect the children of our communities from sex offenders and perpetrators of incest and recommend strategies like 'Sex Offender Management Boards' and 'Sex Offender Treatment Programs' be included in the legislation to reduce the possibility of recidivism; and be it further

Resolved, That the General Convention of the Episcopal Church urge state legislators and the U.S. Congress to revise Cchild Ppornography laws to prohibit the use of the Internet to distribute child pornography; and be it further

Resolved, That the General Convention of the Episcopal Church call upon clergy and laity to encourage parents to be faithful in protecting their children from men and women who use the Internet to lure children into illicit relationships; and be it further

Resolved, That the General Convention of the Episcopal Church encourage clergy and laity to offer pastoral ministry and the healing power of Christ for victims and perpetrators of sexual abuse, and refer them to professionally trained counselors as needed.

The House of Deputies Committee on Social and Urban Affairs presented its Report #24 on Resolution D084 (Protecting Children from Sexual Exploitation) and moved adoption with amendment.

Motion carried

Resolution adopted with amendment

(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #224)