Shining a Light on Adult Clergy Abuse
We provide info & resources to those affected by clergy sexual misconduct (CSM) & ministries desiring to be a safe place.
About this website
How We Provide Assistance
Welcome. Adult clergy sexual misconduct (CSM), also known as clergy sexual abuse (CSA), is any sexualized behavior by a church leader/spiritual leader toward someone under his/her spiritual care, who by nature is in a position of less power and authority. CSM is an abuse of power and authority, not an “affair,” as it cannot be considered mutual consent due to the unequal power dynamics. When the leader forgoes his ethical obligation to maintain healthy boundaries between himself and those he is ministering to, the leader is misusing his power to violate the sacred trust and safety of the victim, committing a breach of fiduciary duty, and violating professional ethics, often resulting in a traumatic experience for the victim.
This website exists to help adult victims (aged 18+ or no longer considered a minor) of CSM/CSA identify the abuse they are experiencing and find appropriate help.
Besides providing help for clergy abuse victims, this website is designed to provide information to church leaders and members to help them better understand CSM/CSA, prevent it from occurring, and deal with it appropriately by directing them to relevant resources, organizations, and ministries.
Although this website approaches the subject of CSM/CSA from a Christian perspective, the information provided is useful and applicable to individuals of any religion and spiritual practice.
Additionally, leaders and victims can be either men or women. Information contained in this website applies regardless of gender. Since studies show that most victims are women and most clergy are men, this website is written with language reflecting that reality.
Am I Being Abused?
If you believe that you may be a victim of clergy sexual misconduct (CSM)/clergy sexual abuse (CSA), we invite you to learn more about the signs of abuse. It is absolutely normal to feel confused and conflicted about CSM, and this website serves to bring clarity and assistance in finding help, freedom, and healing.
I'm Affected by CSM
Has the issue of clergy sexual misconduct (CSM)/clergy sexual abuse (CSA) impacted your life, even though you personally were not a victim of the abuse? If you have been affected by CSM, whether it is because it occurred in your church or happened to your loved one or spouse, we welcome you to learn more about CSM and how you can respond in a way that is both healing for you and helpful to the healing process of the victim(s).
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