“Dealing with Sex Offenders Who Attend Church: How do we protect our members from known sex offenders?” ChurchLaw&Tax has advice here available for free until March 12.
Category: sexual abuse
“Former priest sues Archdiocese of St. Louis for naming him on list of alleged abusers”
“Former priest sues Archdiocese of St. Louis for naming him on list of alleged abusers” The St. Louis Post- Dispatch covers the litigation
here.
“Abuse and Embezzlement—Why Churches Continue to Struggle with Both”
“Abuse and Embezzlement—Why Churches Continue to Struggle with Both” ManagingYourChurch has the post here.
“Sex Abuse Lawsuit Against Jehovah’s Witnesses To Be Filed Today”
“Sex Abuse Lawsuit Against Jehovah’s Witnesses To Be Filed Today” Religion Clause covers the announcement here.
“The Top 5 Reasons Churches Went to Court in 2018: Child sexual abuse is again the most common reason.”
“The Top 5 Reasons Churches Went to Court in 2018: Child sexual abuse is again the most common reason.” ChurchLaw&Tax has an infographic showing the top five reasons in 2014–18 here.
“Clergy as Mandated Reporters, Without Exception?”
“Clergy as Mandated Reporters, Without Exception?” Wagenmaker & Oberly’s blog features an overview here.
FREE WEBINAR: Child Abuse Prevention and Reporting: Protecting Your Church in the #MeToo Era
FREE WEBINAR: Child Abuse Prevention and Reporting: Protecting Your Church in the #MeToo Era. April 18 at noon E.D.T. Register here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xwE1zbYkTp-alINpjtGA4g
“Columbia (S.C.) church named in lawsuit involving sex abuse of minor”
“Columbia (S.C.) church named in lawsuit involving sex abuse of minor” WACH Fox 57 reports here.
1740 Responding to allegations of sex abuse
What should you do if a leader of your religious organization is accused of sexual abuse? Assess the facts. Contact and coordinate with law enforcement. Contact denominational leaders. Disclose the facts to the congregation and invite other victims to report. Offer counseling to victims. Call your insurer. Prepare for negative responses and turbulent times. And remember that you’re not alone.
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