Ratification Key point 10-14. Churches may be liable on the basis of “ratification” for the unauthorized
Negligent Supervision of Church Workers—Sexual Misconduct Cases Involving Minor Victims Many of the cases in which churches have been sued for negligent supervision involve incidents
Negligent Supervision of Church Workers—In General Tip. A number of courts, in addressing the question of whether clergy are employees or
Negligent Selection of Church Workers—Sexual Misconduct Cases Involving Minor Victims Resource. For comprehensive training for church leaders, staff, and volunteers, see R. Hammar, Reducing the
Failure to Report Child Abuse Key point 4-08. Every state has a child abuse reporting law that requires persons designated
Youth Ministry in a #MeToo Culture Develop boundaries and a reporting structure that keeps your youth program safe for everyone.
How to Create a Church Culture of Accountability in the #MeToo Era Four strategies for responding to abuse victims and survivors. Ruth Moon
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. Caitlin Edwards
Child Abuse Reporting Laws for Arizona State and Statute: Arizona, Stats. §§ 13-3620 et seq. What Is Reportable “Abuse”: Physical, sexual,
Best Practices for Installing Security Cameras at Your Church How to make the most of surveillance technology. Bobby Ross Jr.
The High Costs of an Abuse Claim Prevention, right coverage are critical to protecting churches. Bobby Ross Jr.
What Leaders Can Learn from Violent Incidents at Churches What 2016 statistics about violent incidents at churches reveals about the issue of domestic violence in communities. Carl Chinn
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. Richard J. Mathews
Church Board Guide to a Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Policy Church leaders and boards can take relatively simple, yet effective steps to reduce the likelihood of child sexual abuse.
Common Questions About Background Checks A closer look at what is needed to effectively screen volunteers and employees who work with minors. Samuel Ogles
The State of Abuse Prevention in the Church Awareness of the issue has grown, and caring for victims of past abuse is key Interview by Ashley Emmert
Common Church Board Blind Spots Facts worth noting as you plan your board's next meeting agenda Interview by Ashley Emmert