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.
Child Abuse
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.
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.
Keeping Children and Teens Safe While Ministering Online
Six ways to minimize risk while fostering teaching and community during the pandemic and beyond.
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
How this 14-step plan can help protect the most vulnerable.
Five Lessons from the Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report
How church leaders should respond as public revulsion for child-abuse scandals grows.
Congress Enacts New Requirements for Child Abuse Prevention
Eight provisions to protect children from sexual molestation that are relevant to churches.
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.
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.
Protecting Your Church in Case of Allegations of Abuse
Around a year ago, attorney Richard J. Mathews shared lessons he learned from advising the
The High Costs of an 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.
Child Sexual Abuse
Far too many churches are legally vulnerable.
Will Your Church’s Insurance Policy Cover an Abuse Claim?
Why your leaders must review insurance coverages before something ever happens.
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
Preventing Child Sexual Abuse
How to reduce this risk in your church
Common Church Board Blind Spots
Facts worth noting as you plan your board's next meeting agenda