In April 2012, the Government of Victoria, Australia launched an Inquiry into the Handling of Child Abuse by Religious and Other Organisations.
In November 2012, the Prime Minister of Australia announced a Royal Commission inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse in Australian institutions. These government initiatives show how society is now responding to the historical cases of CSA which often were handled badly or ignored and is developing new protocols to reduce this evil and to support survivors better.
The “Responding to CSA” category contains articles to help us respond correctly when we become aware of child sexual abuse.
What to do if a Child Discloses Sexual Abuse to You
Hearing a disclosure – a child telling you that someone has abused him/her – can be scary. How you respond can be critical and this article includes helpful advise to help you through the process. It also discusses reporting and why it is necessary.
Who Knows the Secret ~ How to save children from sexual predators
A helpful article by Amanda Gearing, a journalist who has supported several survivors of child sexual abuse through criminal, civil and church tribunal processes. She discusses ways to work with your child to discover child sexual abuse and how to respond.
Summary of CSA Sermon by Worker Graham Thompson
Graham Thompson spoke very helpfully on the topic of Child Sexual Abuse at Auckland Special Meetings 4th June 2012. Here is a summary of the important points.
Transcript of CSA Sermon by Worker Graham Thompson
A full transcript of Graham’s message.
Notification Letters (from workers to friends)
A collection of letters from overseers to the friends in various fields regarding child sexual abuse.
New in 2023: Overseers Dean Bruer and Mark Huddle were exposed as abusers. This was followed by a flood of other overseers, workers and friends being removed from the ministry and attending meetings.
Letter from USA Friends to 43 Overseers and several Elders – August 2013
Letters from friends and workers supporting stronger and more open action against CSA
List of Convicted CSA Offenders who have been associated with the fellowship of friends and workers
Some offenders have never been brought to justice but the following people have a public record of their conviction for CSA offences. They can receive forgiveness and pardon from their victims if and when the victim chooses to do so, and provided they have made full acknowledgement of their offences to all their victims and accepted any punishment from the judicial system.
Maintaining a public record of these offenders allows their contacts to ensure that separation from children is maintained to prevent any further offences.
Some stories of survivors of child sexual abuse that occurred within in the fellowship. These brave people have given permission for their stories to be published for the benefit of others.
Some letters of endorsement for the work WINGS is doing.
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