IN AUSTRALIAN CHILD ABUSE COMMISSION, RABBIS PLEAD IGNORANCE
by SAM SOKOL
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
by SAM SOKOL
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
by Rachel Aviv
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
by Christopher Ketcham |
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
by Barbara Bradley Hagerty
Widespread and systematic abuse of power by individuals in the Brooklyn area Judaic community that included sexual assault and exploitation of minors. Read more
by Steve Kelly
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
by Raymond Ibrahim
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
by Arzu Kaya Uranli
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
by Leslie Salzillo
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
by Harvest Prude
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
by Michael Eric Dyson
The author describes the use of biblical beliefs and quotes to justify extreme and violent disciplinary actions by parents onto their children. Read more
by Josephine McKenna
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
by Hans Fiene
A humorous and opinionated commentary on the practice of baptism. Read more
by The Economist
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
by BILL WHITAKER
Briefly describes why priests weren't held accountable by their leadership. Read more
by Frank Schaeffer
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
by Susan Cottrell
Susan Cottrell offers a Christian-based workbook to help LGBTQ individuals heal from wounds left by families and church communities. Read more
by Victoria Reynolds
This book helps individuals who grew up in oppressive environments move on with their lives. Read more
by David A. Cooperson
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
by Lori Lite's
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
by Keith Wright
The late Rev. Keith Wright examines the many abuses that the Christian Church inflicts on its congregants, clergy, and children. Read more
by Michele Ulrickson
Michele Ulrickson's memoir about spending time in a fundamentalist Baptist reform school. Read more
by Amber Cantorna
Memoir from popular blogger Amber Cantorna, detailing her coming-out experience as a young, gay woman in an evangelical Christian community. Read more
by Luna Lindsey
This book explains how indoctrination occurs in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Read more
by Dale McGowan
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
by Christians for Nonviolent Parenting
This book provides guidance for Christian parents who choose to raise their children without corporal punishment. Read more
by Elizabeth Pantley
Offers gentle ways to help babies sleep through the night. Read more
by Elizabeth Pantley
Eizabeth Pantley provides gentle ways to teach children about respecting others. Read more
by Susan Cottrell
Susan Cottrell, founder of Freed Hearts, navigates how parents can accept their child's sexual identity and maintain their Christian faith. Read more
by Andrew J. Schmutzer
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
by Wendy J. Duncan
Wendy Duncan's memoir about having been a member of a fundamentalist Christian cult. Read more
by Dr. Jaime J. Romo
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
by The Gospel Coalition
A seminar with detailed handouts for parents looking to blend Christian faith with helpful parenting techniques. Read more
by Caroline Fraser
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
by Elizabeth Esther
Elizabeth Esther's memoir brings to light her struggles with the lingering effects of spiritual abuse. Read more
by Steven Hassan
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
by Lucia Greenhouse
Lucia Greenhouse's memoir describes her experiences growing up in the Christian Science Church. Read more
by Jeff VanVonderen
This book discusses how to nurture healthy relationships free of manipulation, legalism, and shame from a Christian perspective. Read more
by Jean La Fontaine
This collection of writings looks at the impact that beliefs about spirit possession and witchcraft affect children. Read more
by Jennifer Kolari
This book provides ways to set limits for children and develop strong parent-child bonds. Read more
by Karyn B. Purvis
A comprehensive guide for adoptive parents on effectively and compassionately responding to children's problematic behavior. Read more
by Janet Heimlich
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
by Jenna Miscavage Hill
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
by Dot Reidelbach, Laurie Allen
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
by Paul A. Offit, M.D.
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
by Crystal Lutton
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
by Julia Sheeres
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