Church Liability for Sexual Conduct
An Overview: 13 of the most significant risks associated with sexual conduct plus strategies to manage each.
Background Checks
Q&A: Screening Underage Workers
How can we adequately screen adolescents before recruiting them to work in our children's ministries?
Q&A: Reliable Screening Services
How do you know if you're using a "good" background screening service?
Q&A: Background Checks for Paid Staff vs. Volunteers
What level of screening is enough?
Q&A: Background Checks for Small Churches
The importance of screening workers regardless of church size or location.
Q&A: Church Liable for Not Screening
Is a church leader liable for not screening someone they know?
Would a Criminal Background Check Have Protected Katie?
A mother alleged that a Sunday School teacher (“John”) sexually molested her minor daughter, Katie,
Q&A: What Crimes Disqualify Someone from Working with Kids?
Find out what criteria your state uses.
Q&A: How Should We Screen Minors Who Work with Children?
Assessing the suitability of underage volunteers.
Criminal Records Searches
Supreme Court weighs in with 2 rulings.
Negligent Selection
Criminal records checks for youth workers.
The National Child Protection Improvement Act
Providing churches direct access to FBI criminal records.
The Volunteers for Children Act
What church leaders need to know