Child Safety and Education
How should churches and ministries respond to child sexual abuse in ways that are both biblically faithful and legally responsible?
What steps should ministries and nonprofits take to prevent, respond to, and defend against child sexual abuse claims?
How can mission organizations honor their calling while protecting themselves from modern legal liability?
Created for Theresa Sidebotham’s recent CSPN Global Conference talk, this free, downloadable handout is full of practical tips and trusted tools to help protect children online. Whether you're a parent, ministry leader, or educator, it's easy to read, easy to share, and designed to support safer digital spaces for kids.
Most people know that if there is an allegation of child abuse, a report to the authorities needs to be made, but may be unsure of how to do it. We've created a template form and some guidelines that may help.
When people think of child sexual abuse or sexual misconduct against children, they often do not think of inappropriate behavior between children. But the reality is that often, minors are both perpetrators and victims. This article provides recommendations for responses that will bring healing rather than make matters worse.
New federal legislation is creating additional protections for pregnant workers and new moms in the workforce.
Preventing and responding to sexual abuse is a major issue for churches and ministries. This article discusses the various ways in which attorneys can help organizations prevent and respond to abuse and discusses what ministries should expect from their attorneys.
This post discusses child suicide, the general risk factors, the particular impact of COVID–19, how organizations can respond to at–risk children and families, and how organizations can address trauma in responders.
A recent case from Montana demonstrates the complicated interaction of mandatory reporting laws and child protection with the clergy privilege.