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, …
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: …
