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The historic practice of many religious and other groups was to keep any incidents of CSA secret. This had the appalling result that perpetrators were able to continue their evil acts against further unsuspecting and innocent children and those who had already been abused were not properly assisted with their process of healing, including seeing justice.

NOTIFICATION LETTERS (to workers)

The following letters from overseers to workers in various fields show that overseers are aware of the need to handle CSA issues correctly. However it does not appear that their guidance meets current best practice.

Alan Richardson letter to New Zealand workers – August 2012

Dale Shultz letter to California workers re R Mata – July 2006

Dale Shultz CSA Guidelines for California workers – July 2006

NOTIFICATION LETTERS (from workers to friends)

The following letters from overseers and workers to the friends in various fields are examples of the open communication that is necessary when CSA occurs. The matters should not be kept secret or hidden, as that would just allow perpetrators to continue their actions against further unsuspecting children. The letters also reveal a growing awareness of the need to handle CSA accusations promptly, openly and in accordance with legal requirements and biblical teachings.

Bill Denk letter to friends and workers July 2013