The Canons of our church, both provincial and diocesan, provide clear expectations and guidance for the discipling of our clergy, including sexual misconduct, the abuse of power and other inappropriate conduct.
Additionally, the diocese requires periodic (two year cycle) background checks and training for clergy sexual misconduct provided by The Lewis Center for Church Leadership (see below).
In the event of an accusation presented to the bishops of ADOC (bishops@adoc.church), the Canons provide for a process of inquiry, investigation and potential trial by our diocesan Ecclesiastical Court.