Why Institutional References Matter When Screening Church Volunteers
Richard Hammar urges churches to shift from personal to institutional references when screening youth workers.
Abuse Prevention
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.
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.
The Top 5 Reasons Churches and Religious Organizations End Up in Court
How to keep your church from becoming another statistic.
On-Demand Webinar
Confronting Harassment in the Church
Insights on how church leaders can confront harassment and foster the type of healthy culture that honors Christ.
Downloadable checklist: Are We Protecting Our Youth Ministry?
This 12 question checklist can help your church assess the safeguards it has in place.
Protect the Children in Your Church’s Small Groups
How churches can help prevent child abuse in the context of a small-group gathering.
Minimizing the Risks of Child Molestation in Churches
Our checklist can help your church protects the most vulnerable members from abuse and molestation.
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.
Best Practices for Installing Security Cameras at Your Church
How to make the most of surveillance technology.
The High Costs of a Sexual Abuse Claim
Prevention, right coverage are critical to protecting churches.
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.
The Ongoing Risk of Child Sexual Abuse in Churches
Far too many churches are legally vulnerable.
Records Retention for Churches: Consent Forms and Screening Records
Churches must be ready to document its due diligence dating back decades ago.
Protecting the Elderly from Abuse
Create policies and procedures to protect older adults in your church.
Church Liability: Avoiding Negligent Supervision
Churches can be liable for injuries sustained during church activities on the basis of negligent supervision.
Screening Minors for Church Volunteer Roles: Best Practices
Churches often rely on minors to assist in youth programs. Learn effective screening methods, including reference checks and community practices, to ensure safety and reduce liability.
Tips for For Fostering An Emotionally Safe Children’s Ministry
An emotionally safe environment allows children to make friends and trust their teachers.