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Presentation of the key provisions of The Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000. Read more

An examination of the capacity of cultic and related authoritarian groups to harm children, physically and psychologically. Read more

Exploring allegations that Child Protective Services in Utah and Arizona avoid interventions in polygamous Mormon communities. Read more

Objective. To evaluate deaths of children from families in which faith healing was practiced in lieu of medical care and to determine if such deaths were preventable. Design. Cases of child fatality in faith-healing sects were reviewed. Probability of survival for each was then estimated based on expected survival rates for children with similar disorders who receive medical care. Participants. One hundred seventy-two children who died between 1975 and 1995 and were identified by referral or record search. Criteria for inclusion were evidence that parents withheld medical care because of reliance on religious rituals and documentation sufficient to determine the cause of death. Results. One hundred forty fatalities were from conditions for which survival rates with medical care would have exceeded 90%. Eighteen more had expected survival rates of > 50%. All but three of the remainder would likely have had some benefit from clinical help. Conclusions. When faith healing is used to the exclusion of medical treatment, the number of preventable child fatalities and the associated suffering are substantial and warrant public concern. Existing laws may be inadequate to protect children from this form of medical neglect. Pediatrics 1998; 101;625-629; child abuse, child neglect, child fatality, Christian Science, faith healing, medical neglect, prayer, religion and medicine. Read more

The examination of the brainwashing programs used on the teen members of the Children of God/The Family organization. Read more

Presentations given by national and international experts in child protection and abuse. Read more

Presentations given by national and international experts in child protection and abuse. Read more

Leona Furnari analyzes the dynamics and structure of cults and presents theoretical ideas about the its impact on childhood development. Read more

International Cultic Studies Association developed a weekend workshop in order to provide Second Generation Adults with an efficient and affordable way to begin the recovery process. Read more

How emotional trauma we suffer as children not only shapes our emotional lives as adults, but it also affects our physical health, longevity, and overall wellbeing. Read more

Advice if you and your child are struggling with faith and non-faith. Read more

Dr. Ross Greene explains how to cultivate a better parent-child relationship while also nurturing empathy, honesty, resilience, and independence. Read more

An approach to understanding and parenting children who frequently exhibit severe fits of temper and other intractable behaviors from Dr. Ross Greene, a distinguished clinician and pioneer in this field. Read more

An examination of the hypothesis that Conservative Protestants are more likely to physically abuse children than Mainline Protestants, Catholics, or the religiously unaffiliated. Read more

This study examines factors that place parents at risk of abusing their children by predicting parents' use of discipline practices and attitudes that may bias parents towards abusive behaviors. Read more

Ministry devoted to mentoring parents in a positive discipline approach called Grace Based Discipline. Read more

Advocacy and educational group for gender equality. Read more

Help center/hotline for crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ youths. Read more

Supports individuals and groups that work on children's law matters with education and general resources. Read more

Trains and certifies adults to help them protect their communities' children from predators. Read more

Rabbis and other members of the Judaic community in Australia claim ignorance in regards to child sex abuse, molestation, and pornography laws and practices. Read more

After his son told him he had been sexually molested by a member of their faith, former top administrator of the Munkacz synagogue details how his community shunned him when he came to his son's defense and publicly accused the individual. Read more

Graphic first hand descriptions by a Rabbi detailing long standing, open, and systematic sexual abuse of minors by high powered individuals in the Jewish community. Read more

Widespread and systematic abuse of power by individuals in the Brooklyn area Judaic community that included sexual assault and exploitation of minors. Read more

This is a true part of the Muslim religion and takes place throughout the Middle East and India. Although no evidence has surfaced for this practice occurring in the U.S. Read more

Dissemination of the sexual predation and exploitation of women often of other nations and religions by Muslim men due to them being seen as "infidels". Read more

The article describes the use of Islam to justify underage children being married off to individuals that are sometimes triple the age of the child. Read more

Although the nature of Sharia Law is still highly debated, this is an article on the use of Sharia Law to abuse a child because of abuse this child has already faced. Read more

Description of faith members gathering to create a radio station with targeted information to inform and educate parents and caregivers to properly help abused children. Read more

The author describes the use of biblical beliefs and quotes to justify extreme and violent disciplinary actions by parents onto their children. Read more

Description of Pope Francis' new appointees to the Vatican’s sex abuse commission that is composed of former victims of abuse by family and clergy. Read more

A humorous and opinionated commentary on the practice of baptism. Read more

Victims say that the Vatican is still doing too little to protect children from paedophile clerics. Even if the Holy See is not accountable for the behavior of Catholic clerics under the secular laws of the countries in which they minister, they are accountable to the Holy See under canon, or ecclesiastical, law. Read more

Briefly describes why priests weren't held accountable by their leadership. Read more

Chilling and opinionated reports by a reporter for Huffington Post about abuse and atrocities committed in the name of religion. Schaffer shares from quiet stories that never garnered much attention, but deserved focus. Read more

This organization provides information and resources to educate academics, policymakers, social workers, students, and others looking to help a loved one. Read more

This organizations works to educate communities to grow with the knowledge and tools needed to address religious and cultural issues related to abuse. Read more

This organization helps families understand and accept their LCBTQI children and others in the community. Read more

This is a yearly document of child abuse/neglect statistics put out by the Department of Health and Human Services. Read more

This program seeks to readjust victims of coercive, exploitative, and abusive religions. Read more

This is an organization offers recovery services to those leaving a religion and individuals with no religious belief seeking mental health support. Read more

This program helps individuals leaving a faith group to readjust to life without religion by offering community, hope, and support. Read more

This organization focuses on preventing domestic violence with a primary focus on Muslim families. Read more

This program helps victims of abusive and controlling environments by teaching them to readjust, heal, and rest before reentry into society. Read more

IFYC works with colleges and universities to foster an appreciation of diversity and interfaith among students and adults. Read more

Texas based non-profit educational corporation that focuses on moral and spiritual development of children and adults. Read more

The CDF encourages investment in preventative measures that can ensure a long and healthy life for all children, primarily the underprivileged. Read more

This organization works to improve laws and regulations regarding families by ensuring fair and full representation for family rights. Read more

This video exposes problems of child sexual abuse in the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community. Read more

This documentary exposes the Jehovah's Witnesses religious organization as a profit-driven, isolationist culture, characterized by fear, totalitarian corporate leadership, failed prophecies, and improper handling of physical and sexual abuse allegations within the church. Read more

Susan Cottrell offers a Christian-based workbook to help LGBTQ individuals heal from wounds left by families and church communities. Read more

This book helps individuals who grew up in oppressive environments move on with their lives. Read more

Holocaust survivor and scholar Samuel P. Oliner's findings frame David A. Cooperson's study of the effects of corporal punishment on children and the case for compassionate parenting. Read more

Lori Lite's line of books and CDs are designed to provide children, teens, and adults with the tools necessary to reduce stress, lower anxiety, and decrease anger. Read more

The late Rev. Keith Wright examines the many abuses that the Christian Church inflicts on its congregants, clergy, and children. Read more

Michele Ulrickson's memoir about spending time in a fundamentalist Baptist reform school. Read more

Memoir from popular blogger Amber Cantorna, detailing her coming-out experience as a young, gay woman in an evangelical Christian community. Read more

This book explains how indoctrination occurs in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Read more

The second edition of this secular parenting bestseller brings back reflections from celebrated freethinkers, such as Richard Dawkins and Julia Sweeney, as well as educators, psychologists, and everyday parents, to offer insights and advice on a wide range of parenting topics. Read more

This book provides guidance for Christian parents who choose to raise their children without corporal punishment. Read more

Offers gentle ways to help babies sleep through the night. Read more

Eizabeth Pantley provides gentle ways to teach children about respecting others. Read more

Susan Cottrell, founder of Freed Hearts, navigates how parents can accept their child's sexual identity and maintain their Christian faith. Read more

This book contains the insights of more than two dozen psychologists, theologians, and those in pastoral care on the subject of sexual abuse; it combines current research in mental health with theological reflection. Read more

Wendy Duncan's memoir about having been a member of a fundamentalist Christian cult. Read more

Abuse survivor and therapist Dr. Jaime Romo pulls from his experience in creating this detailed workbook on how to heal from sexual abuse. Read more

A seminar with detailed handouts for parents looking to blend Christian faith with helpful parenting techniques. Read more

Caroline Fraser's memoir details the agony she suffered as a byproduct of the Christian Science Church's refusal to accept modern medical practices. Read more

Elizabeth Esther's memoir brings to light her struggles with the lingering effects of spiritual abuse. Read more

Noted mental health counselor and cult expert Steven Hassan provides the knowledge and awareness needed to help people avoid or escape from dangerous people and situations such as cults and undue influence in the digital age. Read more

This documentary presents an argument for reconciling homosexuality and a literal interpretation of Biblical scripture by examining how people of faith deal with having a gay relative in their families. Read more

Lucia Greenhouse's memoir describes her experiences growing up in the Christian Science Church. Read more

This book discusses how to nurture healthy relationships free of manipulation, legalism, and shame from a Christian perspective. Read more

This collection of writings looks at the impact that beliefs about spirit possession and witchcraft affect children. Read more

This book provides ways to set limits for children and develop strong parent-child bonds. Read more

A comprehensive guide for adoptive parents on effectively and compassionately responding to children's problematic behavior. Read more

Janet Heimlich fully examines the phenomenon known as Religious Child Maltreatment, child abuse or neglect that is enabled by, or justified with, religious belief, scripture, or doctrine. Read more

This memoir by Jenna Miscavage Hill, the niece of the president of the Church of Scientology, David Miscavage, describes what it was like for her to grow up in, and ultimately escape from, the controversial religious organization. Read more

This documentary chronicles one survivor's abuse and domestic violence that occurred in her fundamentalist Mormon community and challenges the laws that protect these communities and fail victims. Read more

Noted pediatrician Paul Offit gives readers a never-before-seen look into the minds of those who choose to martyr themselves for their children in the name of religion by actively refusing to seek medical treatment for preventable or curable diseases. Read more

Pastor Crystal Lutton guides parents through a "grace-based." approach to child-rearing; her methods are Christian-based and devoid of physical punishment. Read more

Julia Scheeres uses the accounts of survivors of the the People's Temple cult to chronicle the abuses they suffered at the hands of religious leader Jim Jones. Read more

This campaign is a volunteer-driven network of that works to help achieve ratification by the US Senate of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and to implement its standards in the US. Read more

This membership organization provides support for pastoral counselors who offer spiritual resources as well as a psychological understanding to help others seek healing and growth. Read more

ACEs Connection is a social network that supports communities to accelerate the global science movement of Adverse Childhood Experiences, recognizes the impact of ACEs in shaping adult behavior and health, and promotes trauma-informed and resilience-building practices and policies in all communities and institutions to help heal and develop resilience instead of traumatizing already traumatized people. Read more