Adult Clergy Sexual Abuse - STORY - Season 1: Episode 1

03/01/2023 47 min
Adult Clergy Sexual Abuse - STORY - Season 1: Episode 1

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Adult Clergy Sexual Abuse includes any sexualized behavior by a spiritual leader toward someone under his or her spiritual care. The Church has been faced with this harsh reality, and the call is for us, as Christ’s body to respond like him. Clergy Sexual Misconduct website.  About Dr. Heather Evan’s  here.  Her book here. Her article on the #churchtoomovement: is available online.The Voices of Survivors Project website. Christa Brown, This Little Light;  Diane Langberg, Redeeming Power and Counseling Survivors of Sexual Abuse; Wade Mullen, Something's Not Right; Judith Herman, Trauma and Recovery.Safe to Hope is a production of HelpHer. Our Executive Producer is Ann Maree Goudzwaard. Safe to Hope is written and mixed by Ann Maree and edited by Ann Maree and Helen Weigt. Music is Waterfall and is licensed by Pixabay. We hope you enjoyed this episode in the Safe To Hope podcast series. Safe To Hope is one of the resources offered through the ministry of Help[H]er, a 501C3 that provides training and resources for those ministering in one-another care, and advocacy for women in crisis in Christian organizations. Your donations make it possible for Help[H]er to serve as they navigate crises. All donations are tax-deductible.Help[H]er website Give Shop We value and respect conversations with all our guests. Opinions, viewpoints, and convictions may differ so we encourage our listeners to practice discernment. As well, guests do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of HelpHer. It is our hope that this podcast is a platform for hearing and learning rather than causing division or strife. Please note, abuse situations have common patterns of behavior, responses, and environments. Any familiarity construed by the listener is of their own opinion and interpretation. Our podcast does not accuse individuals or organizations. The podcast is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for professional care, diagnosis, or treatment.