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. Richard R. Hammar
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. Richard R. Hammar
On-Demand Webinar Child Abuse: Emerging Trends from the Biggest Legal Threat to Churches Important insights and best practices for keeping your church and children safe from child abuse. Featuring Richard R. Hammar, Attorney, CPA
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. Richard R. Hammar
Advantage Member Exclusive Webinar: Rich Hammar’s 15 Must-Knows for Pastors On-Demand Webinar: Attorney Richard R. Hammar identifies 15 topics that frequently trip up pastors and church administrators. Richard R. Hammar
Rich’s 15 Must-Knows for Pastors: Child Abuse Reporting Learn what it means to be a mandatory reporter and state-by-state reporting requirements. Richard R. Hammar
Child Abuse Reporting: When a Prayer Request Implies Child Abuse Start with knowing your state's mandatory reporting laws. Kelli Marsh
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 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. Attorneys Richard R. Hammar and Matthew J. C. Branaugh
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