The Sexual Abuse Of Women By Members Of The Clergy

Author : Kathryn A. Flynn
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2010-07-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780786483457

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The Sexual Abuse of Women by Members of the Clergy by Kathryn A. Flynn Pdf

The sexual abuse and exploitation of women by members of the clergy is not a new issue. What is new is the public’s growing understanding of what is involved when members of the clergy ignore or repeatedly fall short of legal and ethical requirements to adhere to the expected standards of conduct. This work is based on the author’s study of 25 women from 11 states who were sexually abused by members of the clergy. A primary goal of the study was to help the violated women understand their experiences and make available to educators, practitioners and others concrete information about what it means to be sexually exploited by a trusted religious representative. The author also considers the viability of a trauma model to study the impact of such sexual abuse on women and on their relationships with others, and presents her findings that the participants did exhibit symptoms that strongly correspond with the classical and complex trauma criteria used.

Author : Mary D. Pellauer
Publisher : HarperSanFrancisco
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1991-01-04
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0060665076

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Sexual Assault and Abuse by Mary D. Pellauer Pdf

Identifies patterns of abuse, offers a theological perspective on sexual abuse, and includes advice on counseling.

Author : Ashley Hill
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2000-08-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1462819818

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Habits of Sin by Ashley Hill Pdf

In recent years, revelations of childhood sexual abuse by Catholic priests have broken out from behind a well-guarded wall of secrecy. Despite the publicity of hundreds of such cases, one area of healing and investigation remains: that of women religious who also are guilty of sexually abusing children and each other. As one pastoral psychotherapist with whom I have had contact put it, this is the next area in which sexual abuse accounting will take place. Indeed, accounts of women in general who sexually abuse children are nearly non-existent, and research on the topic of nuns and sisters who abuse children presently has not been available. As a published journalist of some twenty-five years, a survivor of such abuse and the founder of the countrys only national support network of survivors of sexual abuse by nuns and sisters, I am in the unique position to write Habits of Sin An Expos of Nuns Who Sexually Abuse Children and Each Other. Although my original intention was to investigate the topic of child sexual abuse by nuns, I learned during my investigative work and research of nearly six years that serious incidents of sexual abuse between nuns--often for power or educational favors--is also common, and plays well into the topic of nuns who are sexually abusive in general. Therefore, I expanded my original concept. I have worked with individuals and organizations--all of whom contacted my network--from twenty-three states and Ireland, and it was their contributions and interest that made this book possible. While the books Lead Us Not Into Temptation and A Gospel of Shame concern the issue of priests who molest children, this expos is the first comprehensive volume about nuns, and to some degree, women, and therefore, serves as an important and new research tool. This work is filled with information, historical perspectives and personal accounts to help guide readers who are survivors of such abuse to a place of peace. For those reading this simply out of a desire to learn more about this difficult topic, I believe new insight will be shed.

Author : Valli Boobal Batchelor
Publisher : World Council of Churches
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Clergy
ISBN : 2825415669

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When Pastors Prey by Valli Boobal Batchelor Pdf

While clergy abuse of children has received worldwide attention from media and legal authorities, little has been written about the widespread and devastating phenomenon of clergy abuse of adult women. Gathering experts from around the globe, this prophetic project breaks the silence and gathers the resources to address a problem that undermines the very foundations of pastoral work and institutional Christianity. The book not only brings forward the stories of many women whose trust has been abused by their pastors, but it also offers a helpful framework to understand and address the problem in the following four sections: a) Identifying the Problem, b) the Experience of Abuse, c) Churches Addressing Clergy Misconduct, and d) Stopping Abuse for Good. Ultimately, clergy sexual abuse of women is a horrific expression of longstanding Christian misunderstanding and mistreatment of women. This book illuminates not only the phenomenon, but its roots and - in brave hope - the cures. *** "Christian community and witness hinge hugely on the personal integrity of professionals in ministry. Yet that bond is severed by sexual exploitation and abuse, a phenomenon sadly present in Christian churches around the world. When Pastors Prey, focused particularly on abuse of women, will be a vital resource for understanding and addressing a problem that undermines the Gospel itself." - Rev. Dr. Olav Fykse Tveit, General Secretary, World Council of Churches *** "The International Association of Women Judges is delighted to see this book - drawing attention to a serious problem which has been neglected for far too long - and welcomes the contribution it makes to the IAWJ's aim of increasing knowledge and understanding of what we call 'sextortion' - demanding sexual favours as the price of favourable treatment by those in authority generally." - Lady Brenda Hale, President, International Association of Women Judge

Author : Catholic Church. Archdiocese of St. John's. Commission of Enquiry into the Sexual Abuse of Children by Members of the Clergy,Gordon A. Winter
Publisher : St. John's, Nfld. : Archdiocese of St. John's
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Child sexual abuse
ISBN : 1895264022

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The Report of the Archdiocesan Commission of Enquiry Into the Sexual Abuse of Children by Members of the Clergy by Catholic Church. Archdiocese of St. John's. Commission of Enquiry into the Sexual Abuse of Children by Members of the Clergy,Gordon A. Winter Pdf

Author : Stanley J. Grenz,Roy D. Bell
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2001-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441215376

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Betrayal of Trust by Stanley J. Grenz,Roy D. Bell Pdf

Sexual misconduct by clergy is a devastating issue that reaches across all denominations, damaging the credibility of the church in its wake. The media regularly reports on the moral failure of leaders and abuse at the hands of those who are supposed to be trustworthy. Betrayal of Trust focuses on a common scenario of abuse--sexual involvement between a male pastor and a female congregant--and offers practical solutions on how to respond to and prevent this betrayal of trust. This book presents methods that will help churches respond sensitively to victims and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse from taking place. For clergy who may be at risk for this behavior, it offers help in establishing appropriate boundaries. This second edition includes a new chapter that offers help for the wandering pastor and a risk-determination questionnaire for pastors who may become abusers.

Author : Robert A. Mc Mackin,Terence M. Keane,Paul M. Kline
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2014-06-03
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781317999201

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Understanding the Impact of Clergy Sexual Abuse by Robert A. Mc Mackin,Terence M. Keane,Paul M. Kline Pdf

The sexual exploitation of a child by one who has been recognized as a representative of God is a sinister assault on that person’s psychosocial and spiritual well-being. Many survivors of such abuse present with a range of symptoms consistent with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder as well as common co-occurring problems, including substance abuse, affective lability, and relational conflicts. Yet there are additional themes, particularly the impact of the abuse and institutional betrayal on the family, profound alteration in individual spirituality, and changes in individual and family religious practices, which differentiate this abuse from other traumas. Understanding the profound and multidimensional effects of clergy perpetrated sexual abuse and the betrayal of trust by religious leaders on individuals, families and communities requires the collective wisdom of many voices. This book brings together the perspectives of survivors, practitioners and scholars to examine this unique form of interpersonal violence from theoretical, clinical and spiritual perspectives with consideration given to future research needs. This book was published as a special issue of the Journal of Child Sex Abuse.

Author : Catholic Church. Archdiocese of St. John's. Commission of Enquiry into the Sexual Abuse of Children by Members of the Clergy,Gordon A. Winter
Publisher : Saint John's, Nfld. : Archdiocese of St. John's
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Child sexual abuse
ISBN : 1895264030

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The Report of the Archdiocesan Commission of Enquiry Into the Sexual Abuse of Children by Members of the Clergy : Conclusions and Recommendations by Catholic Church. Archdiocese of St. John's. Commission of Enquiry into the Sexual Abuse of Children by Members of the Clergy,Gordon A. Winter Pdf

Author : Myra L Hidalgo
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2012-10-12
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781136867934

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Sexual Abuse and the Culture of Catholicism by Myra L Hidalgo Pdf

An inside look at the reasons Catholic priests and nuns commit sexual abuse Sexual Abuse and the Culture of Catholicism digs beneath the public scandals to explore the underlying causes of sexual abuse by priests and nuns from the unique perspective of an abuse victim/survivor who is an experienced mental health practitioner and social science researcher. This powerful book includes the author’s personal account of sexual abuse by a nun and her years of struggle to recover. Passionate but scholarly and objective, the book advocates the need for healing dialogue, empirical research, and informed prevention strategies to bring a meaningful resolution to the crisis of sexual abuse in the church. Popular explanations for the reasons behind the crisis have included issues related to celibacy, homosexuality, the power structure of the church, and poor seminary screening practices. But none of these theories are supported by research nor can they explain why Catholic priests and nuns may be more likely to abuse children that other adults in positions of trust. Sexual Abuse and the Culture of Catholicism uses a complex, systemic approach to draw parallels between the church as a human system and a family that has experienced incest, presenting a model for a sexual trauma cycle in the church based on systemic sexual shame passed down through the beliefs and practices of Catholicism. Sexual Abuse and the Culture of Catholicism examines: the prevalence and characteristics of sexual abuse by Catholic priests and nuns compared to sex offenders in the general population celibacy, homosexuality, and the power structure of the church as contributing factors in the sexual abuse crisis an analogy of the church as a family in which incest occurs the effects and causes of sexual offending from one generation to the next how current research on sexual offending applies to sexual abuse by priests and nuns healing and empowerment for those affected by religious-based sexual trauma reform and renewal within the Catholic Church and much more Sexual Abuse and the Culture of Catholicism is a unique and important resource for clergy, religious order, and lay leaders in the Catholic Church and other Christian denominations; social science researchers; social workers and mental health professionals; lay and religious members of the Catholic Church; and anyone recovering from religious-based sexual trauma.

Author : Caryn E. Neumann
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2009-12-14
Category : Law
ISBN : 9798216144045

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Sexual Crime by Caryn E. Neumann Pdf

A contemporary, fact-filled resource on the historical, legal, medical, and political aspects of a wide variety of sexual crimes. Authoritative and informative, Sexual Crime: A Reference Handbook offers a thoroughly up-to-date report on an issue of extraordinary urgency. It is an expert introduction to a variety of often misunderstood crimes. Sexual Crime begins with a background chapter outlining the causes and definitions of sexual crime, legal and cultural attitudes over the past three centuries, and common myths surrounding this sensitive subject. It then offers wide ranging coverage of issues, including date rape, crimes involving male victims, rape in prison, female perpetrators, medical treatments, political ramifications, and other contemporary issues.

Author : Claire M. Renzetti,Sandra Yocum
Publisher : UPNE
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2013-06-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781555538118

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Clergy Sexual Abuse by Claire M. Renzetti,Sandra Yocum Pdf

This book brings together experts primarily from the fields of criminology, criminal justice, law, and social work, but also cultural anthropology and psychology, to analyze clergy sexual abuse from the perspective of their individual disciplines. Contributors examine the latest data and analyses on the scope and impact of clergy sexual abuse, frame the problem in terms of sociological and criminological theories of crime and deviance, explore the social and legal issues the problem raises for the personal and communal life of faith communities, and discuss possibilities for reform, reconciliation, and healing. Covering sexual abuse of both minors and adults, chapters not only focus on the Catholic Church, but also examine Christian faith traditions more generally. The editors' introductory chapter identifies points of agreement and divergence among the essays, develops a coherent overview of the problem, and presents viable solutions to it.

Author : Mary Gail Frawley-O'Dea,Virginia Goldner
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2016-05-06
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781136648403

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Predatory Priests, Silenced Victims by Mary Gail Frawley-O'Dea,Virginia Goldner Pdf

The sexual abuse scandal in the Catholic Church captured headlines and mobilized public outrage in January 2002. But much of the commentary that immediately followed was reductionistic, focusing on single "causes" of clerical abuse such as mandatory celibacy, homosexuality, sexual repressiveness or sexual permissiveness, anti-Catholicism, and a decadent secular culture. Predatory Priests, Silenced Victims: The Sexual Abuse Crisis and the Catholic Church, a collection of groundbreaking articles edited by Mary Gail Frawley-O'Dea and Virginia Goldner, eschews such one-size-fits-all theorizing. In its place, the abuse situation is explored in all its troubling complexity, as contributors take into account the experiences, respectively, of the victim/survivor, the abuser/perpetrator, and the bystander (whether family member, professional/clergy, or the community at large). Setting polemics to the side, Predatory Priests, Silenced Victims provides a sober and sobering analysis of the interlacing historical, doctrinal, and psychological issues that came together in the sexual abuse scandal. It is mandatory reading for all who seek thoughtful, informed commentary on a crisis long in the making and yet to be resolved.

Author : Chris Rush Burkey,Michael C. Braswell,John T. Whitehead
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2021-11-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000464153

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Sexual Abuse Within the Church by Chris Rush Burkey,Michael C. Braswell,John T. Whitehead Pdf

This book takes a holistic approach by providing insight into the behavior and nature of sex offenders within the church. The text covers various types of sex offenders as well as their criminal propensities and methods of acquiring victims. Warning signs associated with sex crimes within the church are explained as well as security measures and prevention strategies that church leaders and criminal justice professionals can utilize to minimize risk to congregants. Discussion questions and case study scenarios are provided to allow the reader to examine relevant issues and explore a range of potential solutions and interventions. This comprehensive book is intended for criminal justice academicians who teach courses on sex crimes and sex offenders, criminal justice agents (police and investigators), seminary professors and students, and clergy members. It can also assist security teams, church board members, leaders, and teachers in developing intervention and prevention strategies.

Author : Kristal Chalmers
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 125 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2017-11-16
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781525509452

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Broken and Beautiful by Kristal Chalmers Pdf

The Japanese have an ancient tradition called kintsugi. Instead of discarding a beautiful bowl that has been broken, they use gold to repair it, creating a vessel that is unique and even more valuable than before. Kintsugi illustrates the truth that nothing is ever truly broken beyond repair. Rather than hiding the brokenness, the gold creates something new and cherished. Broken and Beautiful tells a tale of clergy sexual abuse and the aftermath of pain and suffering it creates, but the story doesn’t end there. The powerful, healing touch of God’s hand brings beauty from emotional desolation, and joy from the depths of sorrow. Kristal Chalmers has experienced this first-hand, and she and her mother, Eileen Peters, are sharing this story for the first time in the hopes that it will bring healing to others who are walking this journey alone. Broken and Beautiful provides a riveting, passionate, and inspiring account of the wonder and majesty of God’s unfailing grace.

Author : Heather Davediuk Gingrich,Fred C. Gingrich
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2017-12-19
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780830889129

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Treating Trauma in Christian Counseling by Heather Davediuk Gingrich,Fred C. Gingrich Pdf

Traumatic experiences are distressingly common. And the risks of developing posttraumatic stress disorder are high. But in recent years the field of traumatology has grown strong, giving survivors and their counselors firmer footing than ever before on which to seek healing. This book is a combined effort to introduce counseling approaches, trauma information, and Christian reflections to respond to the intense suffering people face. With extensive experience treating complex trauma, Heather Gingrich and Fred Gingrich have brought together key essays representing the latest psychological research on trauma from a Christian integration perspective. Students, instructors, clinicians, and researchers alike will find here an overview of the kinds of traumatic experiences coverage of treatment methods, especially those that incorporate spirituality material to critically analyze as well as emotionally engage trauma theoretical bases for trauma treatment and interventions references for further consideration and empirical research Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS) Books explore how Christianity relates to mental health and behavioral sciences including psychology, counseling, social work, and marriage and family therapy in order to equip Christian clinicians to support the well-being of their clients.