Sexual AbuseBrowse by Recently AddedTitleDateAuthorTopic Sexual Abuse Article4 ways churches can respond to the spiritual impact of child abuseby Victor ViethA 7-year-old girl sexually abused by her father squirms in her chair, stares at her toes, and hesitantly asks the investigator, “Am I still a virgin in God’s eyes?” A sexually abused boy walks into a crowded courtroom and sees both his ministers and half a dozen church elders present to support the father he Continue… Continue... Domestic Violence ArticleWhy home is not always a safe place during stay-at-home ordersby mike-mccartyThe coronavirus has disrupted the world, closing schools and businesses, and sending us to our homes to wait out the pandemic. Many of us are learning to work and worship online, while balancing e-learning, kids walking in on video conference calls, and having cabin fever for those of us still seeing cold temperatures in a Continue… Continue... Domestic Abuse ArticleHow to help during the rise of domestic abuse due to social isolationby jonathan-holmes, melissa-affolterWhen we think about caring for people during the COVID-19 crisis, many of us think about widows, the elderly, or those already battling severe medical conditions. Pastors and ministry leaders may think about children’s ministry, streaming services, caring for people at a distance, and what weddings and funerals should look like in this season. But Continue… Continue... Parenting Video ExplainerHow can parents address sexual abuse with their children in an effort to protect them?by Justin HolcombJustin Holcomb discusses how parents can address sexual abuse with their children in an effort to protect them. Continue... Domestic Abuse ArticleWhat I’ve learned from working with survivors of abuse and traumaby melissa-affolter“I’ve never shared this with anyone.” “My husband thinks I’m crazy because I can’t seem to get past this. It affects our communication, our intimacy, how we parent.” “Every time I walk into church, I feel like I’m going to throw up.” “I don’t know where to begin.” These represent common responses from women who Continue… Continue... Sexual Abuse Video ExplainerWhat do those who have experienced trauma need from the church?by Diane LangbergDiane Langberg shares some ways the church can help those who have experienced trauma. Continue... Human Dignity Video ExplainerHow can churches help those who have experienced trauma?by Diane LangbergDiane Langberg shares how churches can help those who have experienced trauma. Continue... ERLC Announcements/News ArticleWhat is the Introductory Guide to Caring Well?by Phillip BethancourtAfter a 14-year-old girl was groomed by her youth pastor to trust him, he began sexually abusing her. He continually told her she was the cause of his sin and that it was her fault. He said she would never amount to anything, never graduate from college, never be loved, and never be married. He Continue… Continue... Sexual Abuse Article10 requests for church leaders from a sexual abuse survivorby Susan CodoneAt the 2019 ERLC Caring Well Conference, I shared 10 requests from my perspective of an SBC sexual abuse survivor. I’ve included my requests, expanded with commentary in order to help guide your thinking as you care well for trauma survivors. 1. Acknowledge that many adults in your churches have experienced trauma. The Centers for Continue… Continue... Domestic Abuse Article3 ways church leaders can prepare for abuse training and care for volunteersby Amber HendersonOver the past year, Southern Baptists have been addressing sexual abuse in the church. It is good and crucial for us to engage this issue and provide training for those who volunteer in our church programs. At the same time, it is just as important to understand the ramifications this training may have on volunteers Continue… Continue...