Clergy Abuse

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...

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...

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...

When a child experiences sexual abuse, many of them keep the abuse a secret for years. In fact, some are haunted as adults by the fact that they did not fight back against the violence that was done to them and were, instead, somewhat or entirely passive toward their...

In some cases, clergy abuse will come to light years or even decades after it happens. This leads people to ask why the victim didn’t come forward immediately. Why would they keep it secret for so long? Everyone’s situation is different, so there are numerous reasons...

Going to church should be a positive experience that enables you to worship the deity of your choice. Most churches are led by pastors or preachers. Because they’re in a position of power, they’re expected to uphold certain values and morals. Unfortunately, there are...

In August, a Louisiana appeals court ruled that the “lookback window” for victims of child sexual abuse to file lawsuits against the Catholic Church is constitutional. The law took effect in 2021, so victims and survivors have until June 14, 2024, to file claims under...

Clergy abuse has been going on for decades, maybe even centuries. In fact, the FBI has launched an investigation to dig deeper into this scandalous epidemic in Louisiana. Clergymen take vows of celibacy. So, it is crucial to understand why they have been able to abuse...

Unfortunately, clergy sexual abuse is still a widespread problem. Instead of condemning their own, many churches cover up such wrongdoings, making these issues harder to resolve. When church leaders look the other way, it can allow abusers to continue their harmful...