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We desperately need more research in this space. In Australia we have one study only in the Catholic Church by Stephen de Weger!
I would like for see in Australia someone with a legal background take on some research regarding professional sexual misconduct and the different governing bodies responses (doctors, Psychs, clergy) because we do not have criminal laws in Australia to protect patients, clients or congregation members from adult sexual grooming.
I would love to see more voice given to the spouses of perpetrator pastors and I would love to see if there is any correlation between pastors who use coercive control in the home and if they are also engaging in clergy sexual misconduct. Are they perpetrating abuse at home and in the church?
I would love to see more voice given to the families of the primary survivors, what does their healing trajectory look like.
My data collection has closed and I am looking forward to bringing another drop in the ocean that addresses sexual violence in faith communities by looking at some of the grooming tactics employed and impacts on Australian survivors.
My own perhaps small contribution is based on sitting face to face with clergy predators and their victims … not as a researcher or therapist but a fellow pastor who understands the minefields from my own navigating … with so many clear patterns and dark corners that few church leaders want to face or talk about … your comments and critiques around “Sex & the Dark Side of Ministry” are welcome (free on Kindle Unlimited btw) … humbly, Mark at undergroundpastor.com
Great work Tiffany.
We desperately need more research in this space. In Australia we have one study only in the Catholic Church by Stephen de Weger!
I would like for see in Australia someone with a legal background take on some research regarding professional sexual misconduct and the different governing bodies responses (doctors, Psychs, clergy) because we do not have criminal laws in Australia to protect patients, clients or congregation members from adult sexual grooming.
I would love to see more voice given to the spouses of perpetrator pastors and I would love to see if there is any correlation between pastors who use coercive control in the home and if they are also engaging in clergy sexual misconduct. Are they perpetrating abuse at home and in the church?
I would love to see more voice given to the families of the primary survivors, what does their healing trajectory look like.
My data collection has closed and I am looking forward to bringing another drop in the ocean that addresses sexual violence in faith communities by looking at some of the grooming tactics employed and impacts on Australian survivors.
Yes to all of this! Agreed. Grateful for your contributions to the research!
My own perhaps small contribution is based on sitting face to face with clergy predators and their victims … not as a researcher or therapist but a fellow pastor who understands the minefields from my own navigating … with so many clear patterns and dark corners that few church leaders want to face or talk about … your comments and critiques around “Sex & the Dark Side of Ministry” are welcome (free on Kindle Unlimited btw) … humbly, Mark at undergroundpastor.com