Does Your Church Have Sexual Abuse Liability Coverage? Understanding sexual abuse liability coverage is key to a building a strong ministerial insurance portfolio. Charlie Cutler
Part 4 of 4: The ‘Discovery Rule’ and What It Means for Abuse Victims and Churches The discovery rule is an exception to the statute of limitations with far-reaching implications for both abuse victims and churches. Richard R. Hammar
Part 3 of 4: A New Federal Law May Expand Abuse Victims’ Rights to Pursue Damages The Eliminating Limits to Justice for Child Sex Abuse Victims Act of 2022 places no time limits on when victims can sue. Richard R. Hammar
Part 2 of 4: Is Your Church Prepared for a Decades-Old Abuse Claim? Pastors, church boards and everyday church members should understand the liability that can come with a decades-old abuse claim. Richard R. Hammar
4-Part Series: Expanding Abuse Victims’ Rights and What It Means for Churches As state and federal lawmakers understandably expand abuse victims' rights, Church Law & Tax examines what it all means for churches. Richard R. Hammar
Take These Steps When a Sex Offender Wants to Attend Church How do we protect our members from known sex offenders? Richard R. Hammar
Minimizing the Risks of Child Molestation in Churches Our checklist can help your church protects the most vulnerable members from abuse and molestation. Richard R. Hammar
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.
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
Mandatory Reporting for Churches:”I Can’t Promise Not to Tell” Youth workers have ethical and legal duties they must fulfill. Laura J. Brown
Church Liability: Avoiding Negligent Supervision Churches can be liable for injuries sustained during church activities on the basis of negligent supervision. Richard R. Hammar