PEER-TO-PEER CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE RISK : PROTECTING CHILDREN FROM OTHER CHILDREN 34
By Gregory Love & Kimberlee Norris
SEMINARIES AND CHILD SEXUALABUSE RISK : Equipping ministry leaders 36
By Gregory Love & Kimberlee Norris
CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE AND INSURANCE COVERAGE : Navigating the newest challenges 40
By Gregory Love & Kimberlee Norris
CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE : Pastors : prevention starts at home ! 44
By Gregory S . Love & Kimberlee D . Norris
CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE & STUDENT MINISTRY : High Risk and Low Barriers 48
By Gregory S . Love & Kimberlee D . Norris
REPORTING VS . REPUTATION : THE DANGERS OF CHOOSING AN ORGANIZATION-CENTERED RESPONSE 52
By Gregory S . Love & Kimberlee D . Norris
COMMUNICATION ‘ FROM THE FRONT ’ 56
By Gregory S . Love & Kimberlee D . Norris
CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE AND INSURANCE COVERAGE 59
By Gregory S . Love & Kimberlee D . Norris
BACKGROUND CHECKS : HOW FEDERAL AND STATE LAW IS FAILING TO PROTECT CHILDREN 74
Conservative studies indicate that one in four girls and one in six boys will be sexually victimized before reaching 18 years of age , regardless of spiritual paradigm . In other words , this reality doesn ’ t pass over the Church .
By Georgia McKnight
THE IMPORTANCE OF RECORD KEEPING : Documenting and preserving prevention and response efforts 78
Child sexual abuse allegations constitute the number one reason churches end up in the courtroom since 2010 , and there ’ s no reason to believe this will change anytime soon . As long as the possibility of future civil litigation remains , records must be preserved . Why ? Every child-serving organization has a legal obligation to take reasonable steps to create a child-safe environment , implementing an effective Safety System . In litigation , a ministry must prove that these safety protocols were in place — particularly during the time of the alleged abuse . Memories are helpful , but written records are superior , providing the necessary framework for memories ( and testimony ) to be refreshed .
By Gregory Love & Kimberlee Norris
STOP CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE AND SPECIAL NEEDS : Protecting the MOST Vulnerable 82
In ministry programs , we make it a priority to ‘ protect the least of these ’ — the weak and vulnerable . If a child is viewed as vulnerable , then a special needs child is more vulnerable still . In fact , a child with a disability may be the most vulnerable individual served by the Church .
By Gregory Love & Kimberlee Norris
CALLING THE CHURCH TO ACTION 62
By Gregory Love & Kimberlee Norris
CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE : 10 FACTS EVERY PASTOR SHOULD KNOW 66
By Georgia McKnight , featuring Kimberlee Norris
WE ’ VE MADE A REPORT — NOW WHAT ? 70
By Gregory Love & Kimberlee Norris
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