According to the National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, only 38% of children who have been sexually abused ever report it. Of those who do report the abuse, 90% are abused by someone they or their families know. While…
Whether a tornado strikes or a flood invades your community, your organization needs to be ready for the worst. Members of your congregation could be at your facility when a crisis occurs, and you’ll need to know how to evacuate…
According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, an average of 2.1 million burglaries occur every year. Moreover, the total value of the items that were stolen has added up to almost $15 billion in recent years. Thieves who target religious…
In an uncertain world, there’s one fact we know for certain — pipes will freeze when the weather becomes cold. While insurance covers this unfortunate occurrence, it’s a much better situation for your organization if you take precautions to prevent…
It’s every organization’s worst nightmare: One of its volunteers becomes the subject of an investigation into alleged sexual misconduct involving a child. You’d like to think it could never happen to you. But, you never know when a predator could…
Whether you’re a house of worship or other nonprofit organization, you probably take plenty of photos. The big question is, do you have release forms for all the people pictured in the photos and videos? If not, you should. Here…
A house of worship is supposed to be a welcoming place where all feel safe. But who is responsible for creating that atmosphere? Certainly, the rabbi, pastor, imam or other religious leader plays a big part in that process, as…
Now that more organizations are taking their operations online, social media is imperative to staying relevant and connected to the community. However, it’s important to keep safety and security as a top priority when you develop your social media policy.…
Over the past 30 years, property crime rates in the United States have continued to drop dramatically. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Uniform Crime Reporting Program, the number of burglaries dropped by 11% between July 2018 and June…
“Phishing” is a lot like “fishing” – except cybercriminals are casting the bait, and you’re the fish they’re trying to hook! Scammers are constantly trolling cyberspace looking for fresh victims. Their tackle boxes are filled with grand offers and convincing…
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