“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 misconduct
“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.
“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.
FREE Webinar Nov. 2: Best Employee Practices for Houses of Worship
“FREE Webinar Nov. 2: Best Employee Practices for Houses of Worship” Register here for a free webinar sponsored by Church Executive and webinar featuring Frank Sommerville on November 2 at 11 a.m. E.D.T. The webinar will cover employee harassment, harassment policies, best hiring practices, terminating employees, and compliance with minimum wage and overtime rules.
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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Att’y Interview: “Protecting Your Church in Case of Allegations of Abuse”
Att’y Interview: “Protecting Your Church in Case of Allegations of Abuse”
ChurchLaw&Tax has an interview with Texas attorney Richard J. Matthews, who advised the Boy Scouts of America during its child sexual-abuse crisis, by Bobby Ross Jr. here.
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Mass. App. Ct.: “Tolling Provision Applies While Priest Is Outside State On Orders of Church Superiors”
Mass. App. Ct.: “Tolling Provision Applies While Priest Is Outside State On Orders of Church Superiors” Religion Clause reports on Commonwealth v. McCormick, 2017 Mass. App. Unpub. LEXIS 791 (MA App., Aug. 15, 2017), here.