More States Legislate Mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for Employers
Mandatory sexual harassment training for employers, including churches, is a growing trend in the United States and its territories.
Sexual Harassment
Learn More about Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for Your Church
Church Law & Tax's Matthew Branaugh interviews attorney and advisor-at-large Theresa Sidebotham about her firm's Telios Teaches program.
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Confronting Harassment in the Church
Insights on how church leaders can confront harassment and foster the type of healthy culture that honors Christ.
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How to Prevent Sexual Harassment in Your Church
New research confirms it does happen in ministry and the trend isn't changing.
Are We Prepared for a Sexual Misconduct Allegation?
Use this checklist to help prepare for a sexual harassment allegation in your church.
What Churches Should Know About State-Mandated Sexual Harassment Training Laws
Some states now require employers to train annually on harassment, and don’t exempt churches. More states may follow suit.
Few Church Leaders Discuss Abuse Crisis Says Pew Research
Most startling is how little church-goers in Protestant faith traditions indicated leaders actively raised the topic.
How to Investigate a Sexual Harassment Allegation
Seven steps to take when an allegation arises—and when outside help may prove wisest.
Seven Steps for Creating an Effective Sexual Harassment Policy
A strong sexual harassment policy policy not only can provide protection for all involved, but also can serve as a deterrent.
How to Create a Church Culture of Accountability in the #MeToo Era
Four strategies for responding to abuse victims and survivors.
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.
Why Every Church Needs a Sexual Harassment Policy
The growing numbers of allegations highlight the need for appropriate responses.
What Can Youth Pastors Learn from Therapeutic Boundaries?
Clinical psychologist Dr. Lauren Widman Eggerth explains why clear boundaries and a no-shame reporting structure are essential.
Flirting with Disaster
How to respond when a youth flirts with you.
Defamation of Pastors
A Louisiana court issues an important decision-Steed v. St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 1999 WL 92626 (La. App. 1999)
Supreme Court Addresses Sexual Harassment
How churches will be affected