This week we revisit a previous post exploring the best ways to discuss the topic of the abuse crisis in Church with family members. We wish you…… Read more “Holiday How-To: 10 Tips for Talking with Your Family About Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church”
Tag: Wisconsin Attorney General
Taking Stock of Wisconsin’s Investigation into Sexual Abuse by Faith Leaders
Last week Sara Larson, executive director of Awake Milwaukee, was interviewed on Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) about the Wisconsin Department of Justice investigation into sexual abuse and…… Read more “Taking Stock of Wisconsin’s Investigation into Sexual Abuse by Faith Leaders”
Awake’s Most Popular Blog Posts of 2021
As Awake Milwaukee reflects at the close of the year, it’s rewarding to see which blog posts were read the most over the last 12 months. This…… Read more “Awake’s Most Popular Blog Posts of 2021”
Holiday How-To: 10 Tips for Talking with Your Family About Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church
It’s the holiday season, a common time for family gatherings—and a chance to engage loved ones in important conversations. Earlier this fall, a group of us at…… Read more “Holiday How-To: 10 Tips for Talking with Your Family About Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church”
What Happens if I Make a Report to the Wisconsin Clergy Abuse Hotline?
Last week the office of Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul released details about the reports it has received so far through the Department of Justice (DOJ) hotline…… Read more “What Happens if I Make a Report to the Wisconsin Clergy Abuse Hotline?”
What’s Happening with the Wisconsin Investigation of Abuse by Clergy and Religious Leaders?
Last week the office of Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul announced that it has received more than 100 reports so far in its statewide investigation of clergy…… Read more “What’s Happening with the Wisconsin Investigation of Abuse by Clergy and Religious Leaders?”
Archdiocese of Milwaukee Raises Doubts About Statewide Clergy Abuse Investigation, Awake Responds
Earlier this month, the Archdiocese of Milwaukee sent a 12-page letter to Wisconsin attorney general Josh Kaul, expressing objections to the Department of Justice investigation of sexual…… Read more “Archdiocese of Milwaukee Raises Doubts About Statewide Clergy Abuse Investigation, Awake Responds”
Courageous Conversation: Understanding Wisconsin’s Clergy Abuse Investigation
Awake’s latest Courageous Conversation offered Wisconsin Catholics insights into Attorney General Josh Kaul’s recently launched statewide investigation of sexual abuse by clergy and faith leaders. The panelists…… Read more “Courageous Conversation: Understanding Wisconsin’s Clergy Abuse Investigation”
When Michigan Investigated Clergy Sexual Abuse, My Former Pastor was Arrested
I don’t remember exactly how I found out that my former pastor had been arrested for criminal sexual conduct against an adult. Did I see the article on Facebook? Did my husband send me the news before someone else could? I do remember how the news felt: the Read more
Awake 