2016 Wesleyan Discipline: I. Restoration Reports and Recommendations
From Wesleyan Discipline
I. Restoration Reports and Recommendations
2020. Restoration teams must submit the following reports and recommendations for care and restoration to the district. The district must send progress reports and recommendations to the General Superintendent (Discipline, 2016 Wesleyan Discipline:5239). ARTs can provide guidance for this process.
- 1. Written summaries of the completed steps of restoration, including whether or not established benchmarks have been met. Written summaries must be submitted by the minister to the restoration team. The restoration team must submit regular reports of progress to the district superintendent.
- 2. Recommendations for the care of those negatively affected, including when necessary personal safety and counseling.
- 3. Recommendations for care of offenders and families including when necessary counseling, and potential need for relocation. Economic needs should also be considered where appropriate.
- 4. Recommendations for personal spiritual restoration, reconciliation with others, restitution if necessary, and steps of accountability. The type of accountability required and the time frames involved must be considered carefully to ensure they are in accord with the nature and severity of the offense.
- 5. Recommendations regarding the potential for restoration of credentials. The process for restoration of credentials should include time frames in accordance with the nature and severity of the offense.