Victims Speak Out Sexual abuse among Jehovah’s Witnesses (orig. in German) 27 Nov 201828 Feb 2019 Original article appears in German; translated through Google Translate: Victims of sexual abuse within the Jehovah's Witness religious community have turned to the Report Mainz editorial board. They report that…
Investigations… The Pennsylvania report on clergy sex abuse spawned a wave of probes nationwide. Now what? 27 Nov 201828 Feb 2019 State attorneys general have useful tools at their disposal, but the wheels are likely to turn slowly Source: The Pennsylvania report on clergy sex abuse spawned a wave of probes…
Blog… Legislative Pressure and Culture Change among Jehovah’s Witnesses 16 Nov 20183 May 2019 -- by Harvinder Singh, University of Birmingham, UK -- The Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania, or as they are more commonly known as Jehovah’s Witnesses have been criticised…
Jehovah's Witnesses… ‘Punished’ for being sexually abused in York County: Jehovah’s Witnesses’ culture of cover-up 15 Nov 201828 Feb 2019 Sarah Brooks was always a faithful Jehovah's Witness, until she was sexually abused by members of her church. She was 15. Church elders punished her and her abusers. York Daily…
International… Government expands abuse inquiry to churches and ‘faith-based institutions’ 11 Nov 201828 Feb 2019 The Government has bowed to public pressure and pulled churches into the Royal Commission. Source: Government expands abuse inquiry to churches and 'faith-based institutions'
International… Jehovah’s Witness child sex abuse survivor urges examination of NZ church 10 Nov 201828 Feb 2019 Former UK Jehovah's Witness who was abused as a child says examination of the church is needed here. Source: Jehovah's Witness child sex abuse survivor urges examination of NZ church
Investigations… Clergy Abuse 8 Nov 201828 Feb 2019 In light of the news surrounding the sexual abuse of children by members of clergy or religious organizations across the country, the Department of Justice is gathering information from the…
Blog… Why I am a SCAARS Supporter (M.P.) 7 Nov 20183 May 2019 -- by Michael Paddock -- For many years, I ministered as an elder in a congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses (JWs). Looking back, I can say one thing for certain –…
Blog… Why I am a SCAARS Supporter (B.P.) 29 Oct 20183 May 2019 -- by B.P. in Illinois -- My father was a man of great integrity who abhorred religious hypocrisy. In his youth, he boldly marched in front of churches in Brooklyn,…
Catholic Church… Virginia attorney general opens investigation of possible child sex abuse and coverup in the Catholic Church 28 Oct 201828 Oct 2018 The announcement follows a similar one in D.C. and in more than a dozen other states. Virginia is the 13th U.S. state this year — plus the District — to…
Investigations… Spread the Word: Sample Social Media Content for #AllSurvivorsDay 28 Oct 201828 Feb 2019 All Survivors Day is an international opportunity to raise awareness of sexual abuse, stand in support and recognition of survivors, and to come together to change the culture that surrounds…
Catholic Church… New Report Lists 263 Bay Area Priests Accused Of Sexual Abuse 24 Oct 201828 Feb 2019 A law firm suing California bishops for the records of priests accused of sexual abuse released its own report Tuesday listing more than 200 clergy in the San Francisco Bay Area it…
Clergy… U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia Launches Hotline for Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse by Clergy 24 Oct 201828 Feb 2019 https://www.justice.gov/sites/all/modules/features/doj_sharing/images/doj-seal-fb.jpg WASHINGTON – The Superior Court Division’s Sex Offense and Domestic Violence Section and the Victim Witness Assistance Unit of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia are…
Australia… Scott Morrison’s national apology to Australian survivors and victims of child sexual abuse – full speech 23 Oct 201828 Feb 2019 Full text of the apology speech for institutional child sexual abuse as delivered in parliament on Monday Source: Scott Morrison's national apology to Australian survivors and victims of child sexual…
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