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When abuse victims are adults, they’re often treated as ‘sinners,’ threats to churches
By Bob Smietana — July 6, 2022
(RNS) — Churches often blame adult abuse survivors for leading a ‘holy man’ astray.
Jennifer Lyell wanted to stop her abuser by telling her story. Instead, her life fell apart.
By Bob Smietana — March 18, 2021
(RNS) — When pastors or churches talk about misconduct as a ‘moral failing’ instead of abuse, they send a message that victims and survivors are partially to blame.
Baptists who split from Southern Baptist Convention have own sex abuse policies
By Adelle M. Banks — March 6, 2019
(RNS) — As the Southern Baptists grapple with how to address sex abuse allegations, three other Baptist networks that split from them have already taken steps to educate and assist their congregations should they face similar situations.
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