This week we revisit an important post written last summer by Jerri von den Bosch, a member of the Awake Leadership Team. If you’re a survivor, we…… Read more “10 Things Never to Say to Survivors of Clergy Sexual Abuse”
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Survivors Offer Their Take on Church Changes Regarding Abuse of Adults
Last week on the blog we described two new developments in the Catholic Church, which suggest that officials are beginning to acknowledge sexual abuse of adults by…… Read more “Survivors Offer Their Take on Church Changes Regarding Abuse of Adults”
Is the Catholic Church Beginning to Address Abuse of Adults?
As we’ve noted on this blog many times, the problem of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church is not limited to the abuse of children. Adults can…… Read more “Is the Catholic Church Beginning to Address Abuse of Adults?”
Dr. Kathleen McChesney: Transparency Around Clergy Abuse is “Absolutely Essential.”
Dr. Kathleen McChesney is a central figure in the Catholic Church’s efforts to address sexual abuse by clergy and religious leaders. She began her career as a…… Read more “Dr. Kathleen McChesney: Transparency Around Clergy Abuse is “Absolutely Essential.””
5 Takeaways from the Restorative Justice and Reconciliation Conference in the Twin Cities
In January we attended a Restorative Justice and Reconciliation Conference sponsored by the Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis. The conference was the last requirement of a settlement agreement between the Ramsey County Attorney and the Archdiocese for serious civil and criminal charges in failing to meaningfully respond to numerous reports of sexual abuse of children. Read more
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