The first church to be sued for child sexual molestation occurred in the mid-1980s. Since then, thousands of churches have faced litigation. This lesson reviews several factors that have impacted the legal environment relating to child sexual abuse cases involving churches.
Learning objectivesOnce you complete this lesson you should be able to:
- Identify and explain factors that have contributed to an increase in child sexual abuse lawsuits involving churches
- Describe examples of litigation involving churches
At the end of this lesson you will find a practice test. Make sure that you take it. It's a good way to reinforce ...
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