Court Finds Valid Free Speech Claims in Lawsuit of Virginia Teacher Fired for Failure to Use Student’s Preferred Pronouns

Child Abuse Prevention Month — April 2026 Nothing tests an organization’s commitment to child safety like an allegation against its most trusted, most popular, most beloved staff member. The youth pastor who built the program from the ground up. The coach who took the team to state championships. The teacher every parent requests by name….

Having a claim of abuse is every youth organization’s worst nightmare. Fortunately, there are things you can do now to be better prepared to deal with such a claim. By planning ahead, you and your team will be better able to guide your organization through the process and help it heal from tragedy. – Put…

The decision to bring in an external investigator represents a turning point for your organization. You’re facing allegations of misconduct that require more than good intentions—they require expertise, objectivity, and an investigative process everyone can trust. Finding the right investigator isn’t just about checking credentials or comparing hourly rates. It’s about ensuring the integrity of…

A new study shines a spotlight on something we might not always think about: how unpredictable environments in childhood can have lasting effects on mental health, behavior, and even physical health by the time kids hit adolescence. There are some good pointers in the results for those of us who work with kids in chaotic…