A rarely addressed form of trauma from sexual abuse is discussed: the bitter upending of one’s faith.
Read MoreBoz Tchividjian reflects on one of Satan’s most successful tactics: how abuse pushes children away from God.
Read MoreDr. Diane Langberg examines the culture of systems and why Christians protect churches instead of victims.
Read MoreA culture of ministry that is centered upon the institution will go to great lengths to protect its reputation, compromising the value and protection of the vulnerable.
Read MoreGRACE Board Member Victor Vieth shares strategies for developing effective policies for preventing child maltreatment.
Read MoreFour reasons faith organizations should resist investigating allegations before reporting to authorities.
Read MoreDr. Diane Langberg explains how trauma affects a victim’s relationship with God.
Read MoreExamining the communal pressures that discourage seeing and responding to abuse correctly.
Read MoreVictor Vieth examines what happens while investigating child maltreatment sanctioned or condoned by a religious leader.
Read MoreVictims of sexual assault experience many devastating physical, psychological, and emotional effects. The gospel has an answer for each.
Read MoreWhile offenders should receive the love and forgiveness of Jesus, we must realize that forgiveness and love do not eliminate the consequences of the sin.
Read MoreWherever we fail to stand for righteousness and hide or ignore sin for the sake of something we love more than God, we too are choosing evil.
Read MoreAn examination of how sexual abuse affects the core beliefs of victims
Read MoreEssay by Joey Mangano on the relationship between sexual abuse and insurance companies.
Read MoreThe facts about child abuse, as compiled by Anna Salter, author of Predators.
Read MoreAuthor Denise George examines six common myths that prevent many people from letting go.
Read MoreWell-intentioned yet ill-informed reactions can be just as hurtful to a victim as the always-malicious victim blaming. These are practical ways to avoid retraumatizing victims.
Read MoreThe claim that the Church is being persecuted whenever child molesters, or those who harbor them, are brought to justice contradicts scripture and common sense.
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