Child Abuse Reporting Laws for Florida State and Statute: Florida, Stats. §§ 39.201 et seq. What Is Reportable “Abuse”: Physical, sexual,
Protecting Your Church in Case of Allegations of Abuse Around a year ago, attorney Richard J. Mathews shared lessons he learned from advising the Interview with attorney Richard J. Mathews by Bobby Ross Jr.
The High Costs of an Abuse Claim Prevention, right coverage are critical to protecting churches. Bobby Ross Jr.
Clergy-Penitent Privilege May Not Protect Church Elders Who Did Not Report Child Abuse Case State's definition of clergy narrowly defined Richard R. Hammar
‘Discovery Rule’ Allows Floating Statute of Limitations for Some Child Sexual Abuse Victims Church Law and Tax Report ‘Discovery Rule’ Allows Floating Statute of Limitations for Some Child
Church Narrowly Avoids Liability in Advertising Services of Babysitter Who Later Molested Children Church Law and Tax Report Church Narrowly Avoids Liability in Advertising Services of Babysitter Who
Indiana Court Rules Couple Who Reported Suspected Child Abuse May Sue for Having Identity Exposed Church Law and Tax Report Indiana Court Rules Couple Who Reported Suspected Child Abuse May
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
Pastor, Church, and Denomination Could Face Liability for Negligent Supervision But Not for ‘Duty to Warn’ Church Law and Tax Report Pastor, Church, and Denomination Could Face Liability for Negligent Supervision
The Penalties for Failing to Report Abuse “Immediately” Church Law and Tax Report The Penalties for Failing to Report Abuse “Immediately” Key point
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.
Will Your Church’s Insurance Policy Cover an Abuse Claim? Why your leaders must review insurance coverages before something ever happens. Interview by Ashley Emmert
A Church’s Knowledge and Liability Key point 8-24. A reference letter is a letter that evaluates the qualifications and suitability
The Limitations of Church Insurance A church's insurance policy's exclusion for assaults and batteries precluded coverage, rules a federal appeals court. Richard R. Hammar
Child Abuse Reporting and the Clergy Privilege Ministers must consider the serious legal ramifications of not reporting abuse. Richard R. Hammar
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
How to Respond to Reports of Child Abuse Reasons why training and a legal and ministry-minded response plan are needed Interview by Ashley Emmert