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Curt's Mini-Portal on Model Releases

Disclaimer (so you can't blame me for anything you might screw up!)
These links are provided for informational purposes and are not to be construed as advice by Curt Burgess. Ultimately, the photographer should consult an IP attorney to design a release designed for their photographic practice and the model should become educated in her/his rights and not sign anything they are not completely comfortable with. Moving your eyes below this sentence reflects your complete agreement with holding Curt Burgess blameless for any action you might take and assuming full responsibility for your life. (that should take care of it!)
     
The information from the NPPA, the ASMP, and the Seminar on Model Releases constitutes the best I've found on the web.
National Press Photographer's Association Resource Page (releases, forms, and great information) Must read! Seriously. You must read this seminar info.
Seminar on Model Releases
South Texas College of Law		 American Society of Media Photographers Forms and advice available for free
Digital PhotoCorner's Sample Release Dan Heller's Model Release Page
The most understandable I've seen!		 Nolo Law Center Protecting your Artwork
BetterPhoto.com has a Q & A page on model releases as well as links to some releases

New York Institute of Photography
Short Release (probably too short)

  
Stockmodels.com's model release (html, pdf) Release for shooting on private property. Yes, you need a property release! Other releases 1 2 3 4 5