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When there are cases of sexual abuse in churches, often involving pastors or clergy members and parishioners, people are sometimes surprised that something like this could happen. These cases often involve children. But when people imagine a Sunday service or another...
Members of the clergy are expected to uphold high moral standards and provide spiritual guidance and support to their communities. When instances of sexual abuse occur within religious institutions, they violate the trust and expectations placed on clergy members....
Some people love driving and the freedom of the open road. If this sounds like you, chances are that despite your enjoyment, you probably still get nervous when driving around large trucks on the road. This is natural. Driving around a vehicle so much larger than you...
Over the last decade or so, there has been a lot of attention paid to sexual abuse by members of the clergy – but most of the focus has been on priests and other male members of the churches. However, sexual abuse is not gender-specific, and numerous victims say that...
Nursing homes are important institutions that help provide much-needed care for elderly individuals who may require assistance with daily tasks, medical care and companionship. They can serve as a haven for those who may no longer be able to live independently,...
A recent interview with an esteemed writer at The Guardian — who also is an alumnus of the Crescent City’s Jesuit High School (JHS) — revealed the extreme tactics the Archdiocese of New Orleans has gone to avoid paying settlements to survivors of childhood sexual...
A lot of evangelical churches have developed a set of beliefs, values and practices around sexual abstinence and modesty – stressing the importance of sexual purity until marriage. By and large, this purity culture – along with all the pledges, rings, modest clothing...
Medical devices can improve quality of life, address illnesses, injuries and conditions and give them freedom they would not otherwise have. However, if they do not work properly, they can make a person’s condition worse or even result in severe health issues and...
Sexual abuse in nursing homes is a distressing reality that poses a significant risk to vulnerable residents. This form of abuse includes non-consensual sexual contact, exploitation and harassment. Recognizing the signs of sexual abuse in a nursing home setting can...
Sexual abuse in the church, specifically catholic, has been making the headlines for years. Many people, including children, have been sexually abused by people they go to for spiritual guidance. But what usually happens to such priests? Some archdioceses cover up...