In this session, Gregory Love and Kimberlee Norris, Co-Founders and Directors of MinistrySafe, will discuss legal reporting requirements related to suspicions or allegations of child sexual abuse within the Church. Church leaders must understand and comply with mandatory reporting requirements in each state where services are provided.

Topics include:

Reporting Requirements

To Whom to Report
Trends in Legislation
Best Practices for Reporting

Common Obstacles to Reporting

Fear of Making a False Allegation
Prioritizing Brand over Individuals
Historical Allegations
‘Hearsay’
Distrust of Law Enforcement or the Child Protection System

Creating a Culture of Communication

Communicating to Victims, Parents and Congregation
Internal Plan of Communication
External Plan of Communication

Where child abuse is concerned, WHEN IN DOUBT, REPORT!

Located in rooms 143-145 on Level 1 of the Indiana Convention Center.

Special Session: Overcoming Obstacles to Reporting Child Sexual Abuse