Healthy Leadership and Reporting Misconduct

Healthy Leadership

Rostered Minister Sexual Misconduct

The Virginia Synod will not tolerate sexual misconduct by a rostered minister (pastor or deacon). Anyone who knows or suspects that a rostered minister in the Virginia Synod may have been involved in sexual misconduct should report that knowledge or suspicion to the bishop or an assistant to the bishop.

The Rev. Dr. Phyllis Milton
The Rev. Dr. Phyllis MiltonSynodical Bishop

bishopmilton@vasynod.org
540-389-1000

If for any reason you are uncomfortable contacting the bishop or assistant to the bishop and would prefer to report to someone else, you may contact one of the people appointed by Synod Council to receive reports of sexual misconduct.

Blythe Ann Scott
Blythe Ann ScottVice President of the Virginia Synod
Attorney

P.O. Box 70
Salem, VA 24153
540-389-1000
synodvp@vasynod.org

Judy Casteele
Judy CasteeleSecretary of the Virginia Synod
Executive Director of Project Horizion

P.O. Box 70
Salem, VA 24153
540-389-1000
jlcasteele@comcast.net

Policies for Sexual Misconduct

Reporting Child Abuse

Virginia law requires that suspicion of child abuse or neglect be reported immediately to the Virginia Department of Social Services:

The Virginia Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline is 1-800-552-7096

Resources

Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Alliance provides resoures and support, whether someoen has hurt you in the past or is hurting you now.