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, …
Sacred Ground, Shifting Threats: The Evolution of Violence Against American Houses of Worship
How Faith-Based Organizations Have Responded to an Escalating Threat and What the Future Demands Introduction It is no surprise to …
California Self-Defense and Use of Force
Duty to Retreat, Aggressor Rules, and Governing Legal Framework Executive Summary California does not have a stand-your-ground statute, but California …
Less-Lethal Tools for Unlicensed Volunteers at California Houses of Worship: A Compliance Guide
Pepper Spray, Byrna Launchers, Bear Spray, and What California Law Actually Permits A recurring question from California houses of worship: …
Your Volunteer Safety Team and SB 1454
Practical Answers to the Questions Houses of Worship Are Actually Asking Introduction California Senate Bill 1454, effective January 1, 2024, …
Bringing Live Scan Fingerprinting In-House
A Strategic Approach to Background Screening for Nonprofit Organizations, Houses of Worship, and Private Schools Executive Summary Background screening requirements …
A Guide to the FEMA Nonprofit Security Grant Program
Protecting Your Congregation The safety of your congregation is not something you should have to face alone—and you don’t have …
Armed Volunteers and California Security Law
What Every House of Worship Needs to Know A Statute-Driven Analysis for Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues, and Nonprofit Organizations Disclaimer: …
