The Voice of Women seeking healing and justice

Standing together against Clergy Sexual Abuse



Resources / Refer Links

Author/Publisher

Title

Format

Details

Weblink

World Council of
Churches (editor Valli Batchelor)

When Pastors Prey

Book

The book aims to raise awareness about identifying,
preventing and overcoming clergy sexual abuse of
women.

Link

United Methodist Church (UMC)

Sexual Ethics

Website

Addresses the issues of sexual misconduct, abuse, and
harassment by those entrusted with ministerial roles.
Lays out clear steps for victims within UMC to follow.
(Useful guideline for churches)

Link

The Hope of Survivors

Clergy sexual abuse and
misconduct

Website

Support, Hope & Healing for victims of pastoral sexual abuse. A wealth of information. (Based in the USA with
an international footprint)

Link

Tamar's Voice

Clergy Abuse

Website

A ministry to help victims become victorious. You need
to understand it was not your fault!

Link

Jan Tuin

Justice

Website (PDF)

The truth is that the onus of justice should not rest on the victim. If it were done correctly, the church would  take every step to seek justice.

Link

Nils Friberg

Remarks to a Church

Website (PDF)

Remarks to a church following the fall of their pastor.

Link

Jan Tuin

Safe Church, Safe Pastor

Website (PDF)

“What are the signs of a safe church, safe pastor?”
    This is a powerful, compelling question!

Link

Jan and Lon Tuin

Those in Power

Website (PDF)

The professional person is 100% responsible for
keeping the relationship with his parishioners/clients
from being sexualized in word or deed.

Link

Jan Tuin

What About Forgiveness?

Website (PDF)

Another misunderstanding we Christians sometimes
get caught in is the difference between vengeance
and justice. Vengeance is not bad, but it is God’s. Justice is good and God wants us to seek after it.
One can forgive and seek justice at the same time.

Link

Diana Garland

When Wolves Wear
Shepherd's Clothing

Website (PDF)

This article examines the problem of clergy sexual
abuse with adult women. (Excellent article)

Link

Mark Scheffers

"Why Adult Victims of Clergy Sexual Abuse Are Not To Blame"

Website (PDF)

There are at least six reasons why you are not to blame for what happened to you!

Link