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Panel discusses critical need to ‘Safeguard’ the next generation

DALLAS (BP) – The statistics presented by a former FBI agent are shocking.

Jennifer Lyell dies after brief illness 

NASHVILLE (BP) – A key figure in the Southern Baptist Convention’s investigation into the alleged mishandling of sexual abuse has died. Sources confirm to Baptist Press that Jennifer Lyell died late Saturday after a significant stroke.

Truett McConnell trustees call for investigation, place Caner on leave

CLEVELAND, Ga. (BP) –Truett McConnell University President Emir Caner has been placed on administrative leave following a special called meeting of TMU trustees Friday (June 6). The school, affiliated with the Georgia Baptist Convention, has been embroiled in controversy following allegations of sexual abuse against a former professor.

Truett-McConnell board to meet Friday as alumni groups hold events following abuse allegations

CLEVELAND, Ga. (BP) – A growing number of alumni associated with Truett-McConnell University are hosting two events to emphasize their calls for an independent, third-party investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct by a former professor. One of those events will take place outside of the building Friday (June 6) where board members will join for a called meeting.

SBC Abuse Prevention relaunches with Essentials 2.0, blogs, state resources, more

NASHVILLE (BP) – The Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee is relaunching its abuse prevention and response website with expanded resources to equip churches to create safe spaces for children and adults to worship God unhindered by abuse.

Truett McConnell alum accuses former professor of abuse

CLEVELAND, Ga. (BP) – An alumna of Truett McConnell University alleged in an online interview May 29 that a former faculty member sexually abused her. She claims the abuse happened over a period of several years.

Texas outlaws NDAs in childhood sex abuse settlements, following Missouri

AUSTIN, Texas (BP) – Texas lawmakers banned nondisclosure clauses in sexual abuse settlement agreements May 26, following Missouri’s passage of similar legislation weeks earlier.

‘Safeguarding the Next Generation’ from abuse explored in SBC 2025 event

DALLAS (BP) – Over 45 million online images of childhood sexual abuse were reported by tech companies in 2019, more than double the reports the previous year, and up from 3,000 a decade before, the New York Times wrote in 2019.

Raleigh children’s pastor arrested on child exploitation charges

WAKE FOREST, N.C. — A children’s pastor at a Triangle area church has been arrested for distributing child sexual abuse material involving a young girl.

Illinois counselor suspended after state charges

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – A mental health counselor for two counseling services in Metro East St. Louis has been charged with five counts related to sexual exploitation of a minor. Matthew S. Cuppett of Collinsville was charged May 5. One count of grooming and two counts of exploitation of a minor under age 17 are felony charges. Two additional counts of exploitation of a child are misdemeanors. The alleged victim is a 13-year-old, with incidents occurring over a seven-month period ending in February.