How churches can better support parents and guardians in their own child sexual abuse prevention efforts As Greg Love writes in his article, the cycle of child sexual abuse is only truly broken by effective preventative protocols in the home and within child-serving programs — including church and ministry programs. You’re encouraging church and ministry […]

As insurance agents specializing in insuring houses of worship — and being passionate, personally, about risk management — preventing child sexual abuse has been top of mind for us for more than 25 years. Unlike many other types of exposures facing religious organizations, it seems we are continually in the midst of a sexual abuse […]

The insurance industry has a direct role in helping churches acknowledge the spiritual, organizational responsibility to prevent abuse. UNDERSTANDING THE CYCLE OF SEXUAL ABUSE The “cycle of sexual abuse” can be understood through psychological and social dynamics that manifest in three ways: victimization, perpetuation, and long-term psychological impact. Breaking this cycle requires awareness, strong safeguards, […]

Sexual abuse and misconduct claims continue to pose significant challenges for organizations, particularly those serving vulnerable populations. Few risks carry the potential for reputational and operational damage as swiftly and severely as allegations of abuse — especially when mishandled. Education is the foundation of any effective abuse prevention strategy. Many churches and faith-based organizations are […]

When I began serving churches through insurance nearly 30 years ago, I expected to deal with hail-damaged roofs and liability claims. What I did not expect was the number of abuse cases. Each case represented a child harmed, a family devastated, and a congregation left shaken. As pastors and church leaders, you know this pain. […]