Part 1 of 4: More States Expand Victims’ Rights to Sue for Abuse
New laws extend, and in some cases, eliminate statutes of limitations for filing civil lawsuits in connection with abuse cases.
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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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Child Abuse: Emerging Trends from the Biggest Legal Threat to Churches
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When Does the Clergy-Penitent Privilege Exempt Reporting Child Abuse?
Montana Supreme Court interprets the state's mandatory child abuse reporting law did not apply and rules in favor of church.
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On-Demand Webinar: Attorney Richard R. Hammar identifies 15 topics that frequently trip up pastors and church administrators.
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Q&A: What If a Prayer Request Card Implies Child Abuse?
Start with knowing your state's mandatory reporting laws.
Preventing Abuse in Youth Ministries
Churches need to develop solid boundaries and a good reporting structure.
Five Lessons from the Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report
How church leaders should respond as public revulsion for child-abuse scandals grows.
Child Abuse Prevention and Reporting: Protecting Your Church in the #MeToo Era
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Child Abuse Reporting Laws: 22 Facts Church Leaders Should Know
How state laws define who must report actual or suspected abuse, when a report must be made, and how.
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.
Child Abuse Reporting and the Clergy Privilege
Ministers must consider the serious legal ramifications of not reporting abuse.
The State of Abuse Prevention in the Church
Awareness of the issue has grown, and caring for victims of past abuse is key
Common Church Board Blind Spots
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How to Respond to Reports of Child Abuse
Reasons why training and a legal and ministry-minded response plan are needed