Q: WHAT CAN THE CHURCH DO TO BEST PROTECT THE VULNERABLE?
A: ADOPT SAFE SANCTUARY PROCEDURES
Recent news stories concerning the cover up of abuse in the church should be alarming. The truth is that iinstitution-protecting action exists in
Recent news stories remind us that sexual abuse is alive and evident in churches and schools throughout our country.
Churches that fail to recognize the depth of damage are not safe sanctuaries for women or children.
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Grand jury finds that church leaders protected more than 300 Pennsylvania priests for decades.
Church records identify more than 1000 victims.
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Hope for POSITIVE CHANGE and SOLUTIONS:
#TimesUp is focused on providing funds to support attorney representation for victims of sexual harassment and sexual abuse. Millions of dollars already pledged. We are moving into a new era in which sexual abuse
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As mentioned previously, the Church is not immune to sexual misconduct within it. It is imperative that we address issues openly in order to ensure trust as well as begin instituting protocol that will lead to lasting change. Great
We are often asked, “Should we ever allow a known or convicted sex offender to attend our church?” The sentiment that is expressed with the question is something along the lines of believing that all persons are sinners who are