A Word to Our Congregational Partners Places of worship in the United States remain open doors by design, and that …
Complying with California AB 506 and the CalVECHS Background Check Program
Prepared for boards, executive directors, and program leaders of California youth serving nonprofits Why This Matters Now If your organization …
Video Surveillance on Organizational Property
Legal Considerations and Best Practices for Nonprofit and For-Profit Organizations Introduction Video surveillance has become a standard component of facility …
Who Got the $76 Million?
A Faith-Based and Organizational Breakdown of California’s FY 2025 Nonprofit Security Grant Awards On May 22, 2026, the California Governor’s …
Protecting the Children in Your Ministry
A guide for church leaders responsible for the safety of children entrusted to their care Published by Kearnan Consulting Group, …
Iran’s “Violence-as-a-Service” Model and the Homeland Threat
A summary and Kearnan perspective on Jennifer Ewbank’s May 11, 2026 analysis in HSToday Kearnan Consulting Group, LLC acknowledges and …
Reflections on the Islamic Center of San Diego Attack
When a place of prayer becomes a target A statement and analysis from Kearnan Consulting Group, LLC Earlier today, the …
Building a Safer Environment
Essential Planning Steps for Public-Facing Organizations Public-facing organizations carry an inherent responsibility for the safety of every person who walks …
Watchful and Welcoming: Why Risk Management Belongs in the Mission of the Church
When somebody like me walks into a sanctuary and starts talking about parking-lot lighting, trespass policies, and insurance exclusions, I …
Safety Planning Essentials for Summer Youth Camps, Retreats, and Faith-Based Programs
Protecting Those We Serve. Including Recent Texas Legislative Mandates and National Best Practices Introduction Every summer, approximately 26 million children …
California Nonprofit Security Funding
Is Your House of Worship Leaving $250,000 on the Table? California’s state-funded nonprofit security grant program is one of the …
The Morality of Violence
Catholic and Parochial Perspectives on Protection, Grievance, and the Pathway to Targeted Attack Introduction Every Catholic parish, every parochial school, …
