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Terms of Use:  By submitting your information, you understand that every attempt will be made to guard you anonymity and confidentiality in this group, but that it cannot be absolutely guaranteed in a group setting.  You understand that the information you submit may ultimately be shared with a group leader for the sole purpose of allowing communication between group members.  GTC will never sell or share any of your personal data to any third party.  GTC leaders understand that the information can only be used for the purposes associated with communication within the group.

You realize that the group leader cannot control the actions of others in the group. You realize that confidentiality is sometimes broken accidentally and without malice.

You understand that you may share your own personal experiences in group with others outside group. You also understand that disclosing the identity or any information about others in the group with those outside group is strictly prohibited and may result in termination from Grace and Truth Communities.

You understand that the group leaders are morally and ethically obligated to approach you if they observe any of the following behaviors which may lead to the breaking of confidentiality and/or intervention:

· You communicate anything that may be interpreted as a threat to self-inflict physical harm.

· You communicate an intention to harm another person .

·You reveal any knowledge of ongoing sexual or physical abuse committed against you or others.

· You exhibit an impaired mental state.

· If you am a legal adult, you reveal that you are sexually involved with a minor or the abuse of a minor.

· You reveal that you are aware of or considering an act of child abuse or child molestation.

· You reveal that you are aware of or considering an abusive act toward an elderly person with a handicap.

The group leaders are committed to maintaining confidentiality. However, you have been advised that for your protection and the protection of potential victims, group leaders may need to break confidentiality if they have concerns about the above types of information and believe you may be in danger of hurting yourself or others, or are aware of the threat of harm to others.  In cases like these, reports may be made to the proper authorities – police, suicide units, and/or services to children and families. You further acknowledge that if you are under the supervision of adult or youth authorities, part of recovery may include the need to notify these authorities of your involvement in Grace and Truth Communities. If you are a legal adult on probation and/or parole and you engage in any behavior in violation of your parole/probation, part of your healing and recovery may include notification to the proper authorities.

You understand that this is a Christ-centered group which integrates recovery tools with the Bible and prayer, and that all members may not be of your particular church background. You realize that the Bible may be discussed more often than you would like it to be.

You realize that this is a support group, and not a therapy group. You understand that the group leader is qualified by life experience and not by professional training as a therapist. The leader’s role in this group is to create a climate where healing may occur and to support your personal recovery work.