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Grateful for the growing number of websites that feature articles on adult clergy sexual abuse. Here is one of them: nottheotherwoman.com/information-an… #ChurchToo #NotTheOtherWoman Nottheotherwoman

Natalie Grace Wives of child sexual abuse offenders are often unfairly blamed for failing to meet their husband’s needs. Any form of blame-shifting offers perpetrators yet another way to deflect responsibility and elicit sympathy from those who struggle to believe they committed sexual abuse.

Rest in peace, beautiful one. You deserve your peace, always have. May your memory continue to inspire us as your life did. A hero. Gone but not forgotten.

Research shows that how people respond to abuse has a direct impact on survivors’ mental and physical health. Victim blaming and shaming has devastating consequences. Don’t do it. Learn more: clergysexualmisconduct.com/studies-%26-re…

Robert Downen Thank you for your reporting. It’s rarely, if ever, just one victim. When people respond to allegations by supporting the abuser and doubting the survivor, it further silences others who have yet to speak out.

“Trey's Law, which is a part of this package, specifically says that nondisclosure agreements signed by any party involved in a childhood sexual abuse action will be void and not judicially enforceable.” Thank you to all who fought hard for this! #ChurchToo

Alleged victim discloses being sexually abused, the response: Blame, Denial, Minimisation, Justification, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender, Perpetrator confesses sexual abuse, the response: Applause, Affirmation, Sin-levelling, Re-platforming and restored influence

“Binary thinking in some Christian communities often limits them to viewing issues in terms of sin or not. Thus, they may label ACSA using biblical language like adultery, which doesn’t capture the grooming and coercive nature.” Learn: acnatoo.org/acnatoo-blog/w… #ChurchToo

Clergy sexual abuse is not an affair; pedophilia is not about struggling with difficult circumstances; molesting adolescents is not about a struggling marriage. Such things must be called by their right names—the abuser needs to be held responsible for his/her abusive behavior.

Grateful for the work of researcher Elisabeth Ingram. Looking forward to her insights from her recent study on adult clergy sexual abuse, institutional betrayal, and DARVO. #ChurchToo

“Inappropriate behavior” might describe cracking loud jokes in a library, but it should never be used as a euphemism for clergy sexual abuse. Vague language minimizes the grooming, betrayal, and trauma survivors endure. Call it what it is: abuse, not merely “inappropriate.”

“When survivors reject society’s ignorance and seek healing, they are resisting the abuse of power that is intended to destroy them.” - James Newton Poling from The Abuse of Power: A Theological Problem (1991)

“Discovering the Jesus who can reveal God’s power & love & clearing away the distortions that would make Jesus into one who sanctions abuse of power is one of the challenges of modern theology. In this way, abuse of power is a theological problem.” - Dr. James N. Poling (1991)

If your response to abuse allegations is "Why didn't she speak up sooner if she didn't like it?" Then, you're answering your own question; a reason ppl don't disclose is bc ppl like you victim-blame & retraumatize. If you truly want to know, EDUCATE yourself. Visit our site.