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CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE AND INSURANCE COVERAGE : AVOIDING COMMON PITFALLS 4 Every church — whether it ’ s multi-campus or a recent plant — deals with insurance coverage . Ministry leaders tend to gravitate to the least expensive policy options and often lack knowledge about what they should be looking for when securing coverage related to child sexual abuse risk . Unfortunately , this reality is revealed only when an allegation arises .
By Gregory Love & Kimberlee Norris
REALIZE THE RISK 8 How to assess your church ’ s child sexual abuse risk points — and how to do ( much ) better
By Guy A . Russ , MBA , CPCU , ARM
RAISING THE BAR 9 4 steps your ministry can take to better protect the children in your care
By Jim Welch
WHAT ’ S THE NO . 1 REASON CHURCHES END UP IN LITIGATION ? 10 Answer : Sexual abuse with a minor
By Jerry Sparks , CRM , CIC
4 ACTION STEPS FOR EFFECTIVE CHILD SAFETY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 18
RISK MANAGEMENT IN 2020 20
By Jerry Sparks , CIC , CRM
ABOUT PHILADELPHIA INSURANCE COMPANIES ( PHLY ) 22
PROTECT THE CHILDREN OF YOUR CHURCH : SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION RESOURCES FROM GUIDEONE INSURANCE 24
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Get risk experts who know and appreciate what you do 26
PROTECTING THE VULNERABLE : ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITIES OF ANY MINISTRY 28
By Steve Case
PROTECTING CHILDREN IN MINISTRY 11 Many ministries fall short of the necessary practices needed to safeguard their young parishioners
By Eric S . Smith , ARM
SEXUAL ABUSE AND MOLESTATION GUIDANCE 12 Just one incident of sexual misconduct can destroy the trust , credibility and reputation of an organization and its leaders for years
By Brian Gleason
IT CAN HAPPEN HERE ! 13 Take these 5 steps — today — to prevent abuse or molestation at
your church
By James ( Jamie ) Barth
REVIEW YOUR CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION PLAN 14 In a time of disruption , it ’ s more important than ever to ensure your ministry is following its policies and procedures
By Steve Case
THE RISK OF SEXUAL ABUSE IS REAL 16
By Church Mutual Insurance Company , S . I .
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