Ep 39: 4 Ways A Church Should Handle Abuse Allegations

13/03/2023 41 min
Ep 39: 4 Ways A Church Should Handle Abuse Allegations

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 Welcome to Stop, SIS - a nonprofit dedicated to educating on trauma and trafficking as well as empowering those on the healing journey.In this episode, we chat about a church that has handled abuse allegations well, what that looks like, and how other churches can learn from this experience. #1 - believe the survivors and put the perpetrator on hold #2 - have a 3rd party investigate#3 - offer counseling and services to those who have been abused. #4 - be transparent.  No need to brush things under the rug, share each step with the congregation. Trauma isn't meant to be suffered alone.  Thank YOU for being here!If you are a survivor and would like to share your story, please reach out! We would like to hear from you and have you share your story on a future episode.Thank YOU to our incredible donors!  Because of your generous donations, lives are being changed and positively impacted in ways you may not even realize. Thank YOU!Your support of Stop SIS makes life-changing breakthroughs like this possible.Text STOPSIS to 616 236-4366 to be added to our communication list so that we can keep you up to date on exciting updates and also let you know when new episodes are released.Book Rachel to speak at your organization or as a guest on your podcast: [email protected] Learn more about the Granny Program and how you can support a survivor:  https://stopsuffering.org/granny-program/ Be sure to check out our website: https://stopsuffering.org/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StopSIS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stop_sis_/Join the waiting list for 90 Day U Turn: https://stopsuffering.org/90-day-u-turn/ Open Blind Eyes Book: https://amzn.to/3RebsGhReflecting Ownership Book: https://amzn.to/3DJqy2d Reflecting Ownership Workbook: https://amzn.to/3HzYPCi  Dream Cast Podcast - Rachel's Story: https://www.buzzsprout.com/142177/9981057