Whether you believe child abuse will happen in your church, the reality is it’s the most common reason churches go to court.

A recent ruling by a court in Virginia further illustrates this growing reality. Nine individuals filed a lawsuit alleging a church’s youth group leader molested them over a period of years. The plaintiffs named the church, a national denominational office, and two regional denominational offices as defendants. Preview this Legal Development to learn more.

In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, we want to equip you with the tools to keep your kids safe:

• Download this free checklist to determine how well your church screens and trains children ministry workers.
• Explore this collection of articles and resources to learn how to respond to allegations of abuse and the legal requirements related to reporting and screening.
• Shop our selection of resources created to help you protect the children and youth of your church.

We hope these resources will help your church take steps to keep children safe and prevent abuse.