Anyone associated with Shandon UMC who observes abuse, or has reason to suspect abuse,should immediately report these observations or suspicions directly to the Shandon UMCclergyperson or staff director of the relevant program, and in their absence, to the Senior Minister or, in his absence, to another SUMC clergy person. The Senior Minister or Acting Senior Minister should be immediately contacted and will be personally responsible for executing the initial response procedures (pages 4-5).