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In March, a Christianity Today online exclusive looked at how the clergy sexual abuse scandal affects evangelical churches. Sin and secrecy aren't limited to Roman Catholics, say pastors and scholars.

Christianity Today sister publication Leadership Journal's "Safe at Church" recommendations provide important practical steps to minimize the risk of sexual misconduct and to keep children safe. Last summer, Leadership Journal published "Confronted with the ShamefulHow you should respond—legally and responsibly—when a staff member is accused of child molestation."

Mike Woodruff, a coauthor of the Leadership article, wrote a similar article for the journal Youthworker. "Youth workers are at greater risk for sexual improprieties than most," he wrote. He gives many very helpful tips for staying above reproach.

Richard Hammar and the Institute for Christian Leadership have several tools for teaching churches how to reduce the risk of child sexual abuse.

Both The Boston Globe and Boston Herald have special areas of their Web sites devoted to covering the clergy abuse scandals.

The Linkup, a group for survivors of clergy abuse, keeps a close eye on "black collar crimes" around the country.

Yahoo's full coverage area on clergy abuse offers links to news stories and opinion pieces from media around the world.

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April 22 2002, Vol. 46, No. 5