Boy Scouts’ Bankruptcy Informs Church Insurance Decisions
The Boy Scouts’ bankruptcy offers many insights and lessons for leaders in the area of church insurance coverage.
Abuse Prevention
Takeaways for Church Leaders From the Boy Scouts’ Bankruptcy
Behind the Boy Scouts' bankruptcy are victim-plaintiffs whose enormous pain, suffering, and loss hold valuable warnings for church leaders.
It’s a Wrap: The Best of Church Law & Tax from 2022
From housing allowances to the ministerial exception; from copyright law to employee retention credits, these are our most-read, -watched, and -downloaded offerings of 2022.
The Top 5 Reasons Churches and Religious Organizations End Up in Court
And how you can make sure your church isn't one of the statistics.
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Protecting Children and Youth
Learn how to help keep kids safe, the right way to respond to allegations of abuse, and legal requirements related to reporting and screening.
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Confronting Harassment in the Church
Insights on how church leaders can confront harassment and foster the type of healthy culture that honors Christ.
Are We Protecting Our Youth Ministry?
12 question checklist to assess the safeguards you have in place.
How Well Do We Screen and Train Children’s Workers?
12 question checklist to help you identify gaps in your screening process.
Protect the Children in Your Church’s Small Groups
How churches can help prevent child abuse in the context of a small-group gathering.
Few Church Leaders Discuss Abuse Crisis Says Pew Research
Most startling is how little church-goers in Protestant faith traditions indicated leaders actively raised the topic.
Preventing Abuse in Youth Ministries
Churches need to develop solid boundaries and a good reporting structure.
Association Calls for Prevention Commitment by Churches
Resolution calls pastors and church leaders to adhere to high ethical standards and establish practices to prevent misconduct and address accusations appropriately.
Minimizing the Risks of Child Molestation in Churches
How this 14-step plan can help protect the most vulnerable.
How to Create a Church Culture of Accountability in the #MeToo Era
Four strategies for responding to abuse victims and survivors.
Child Abuse Prevention and Reporting: Protecting Your Church in the #MeToo Era
Webinar Recording: Create a plan for your church to help prevent child abuse and sexual harassment.
Child Abuse Prevention and #MeToo: How to Protect Your Church
What to consider as you create plans and policies.
Best Practices for Installing Security Cameras at Your Church
How to make the most of surveillance technology.
The High Costs of an Abuse Claim
Prevention, right coverage are critical to protecting churches.
What Leaders Can Learn from Violent Incidents at Churches
2016 statistics show churches should look for signs of domestic abuse.
What I Learned from Advising the Boy Scouts of America During Their Abuse Crisis
An attorney’s advice for organizations on preventing and responding to child sexual abuse.