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daily12010-02-01T18:22:49ZGuest Blog: Hope in the Research #8 https://www.faithtrustinstitute.org/blog/279 In this blog post, Rev. James Evinger highlights some recent research trends, including research in communities and contexts that are underrepresented or ignored in Western media, evidence-based methodologies, conceptual frameworks and analysis that explore theological and ethical responses to abuse, secular and institutional responses, and relevant historical material.
Since 1995, Rev. Evinger has reviewed materials and updated the Annotated Bibliography of Clergy Sexual Abuse and Sexual Boundary Violations in Religious Communities. This huge undertaking has provided an extraordinary resource for scholars and researchers, as well as those seeking to address the needs of survivors.No publishersbutlerClergy EthicsSexual Abuse by ClergyChild AbuseMultifaith2022-04-04T21:05:28ZBlog EntryGuest Blog: Hope in the Research #7 https://www.faithtrustinstitute.org/blog/278 In this blog post, Rev. James Evinger highlights some recent research trends, including research in diverse religious communities and settings that have been underrepresented or ignored, evidence-based methodologies, and specific factors related to clergy abuse cases within the legal/justice system.
Since 1995, Rev. Evinger has reviewed materials and updated the Annotated Bibliography of Clergy Sexual Abuse and Sexual Boundary Violations in Religious Communities. This huge undertaking has provided an extraordinary resource for scholars and researchers, as well as those seeking to address the needs of survivors. No publishersbutlerClergy EthicsChild AbuseMultifaithSexual ViolenceSexual Abuse by Clergy2021-10-07T05:34:13ZBlog EntryA Matter of Life and Death: Domestic Violence and the Healing Power of Faith https://www.faithtrustinstitute.org/blog/277 Reflection by Rev. Amy Gopp
This powerful reflection was written by Rev. Gopp as part of her work with Odyssey Impact's new educational series Healing the Healers: Domestic Violence. This video-based series provides insights and strategies for care, along with practical tools to building a strong network of support in your faith communities. The series can be used for self-learning, workshops, trainings, as well as in the classroom and community. It includes 4 episodes and an expert written guide that navigates the complex issue of domestic violence to encourage and support faith leaders in creating safe and trusted communities for victims and survivors.No publishersbutlerDomestic ViolenceMultifaith2021-03-09T20:08:13ZBlog EntryGuest Blog: Hope in the Research #6 https://www.faithtrustinstitute.org/blog/276 In this blog post, Rev. James Evinger highlights some recent research trends, including the emergence of diverse frameworks for understanding sexual boundary violations within spiritual contexts and the increase in research in communities and religious contexts that have been underrepresented or ignored.
Since 1995, Rev. Evinger has reviewed materials and updated the Annotated Bibliography of Clergy Sexual Abuse and Sexual Boundary Violations in Religious Communities. This huge undertaking has provided an extraordinary resource for scholars and researchers, as well as those seeking to address the needs of survivors. No publishersbutlerSexual Abuse by ClergyClergy Ethics & Healthy BoundariesMultifaith2021-02-18T19:39:36ZBlog EntryBlack Lives Matter: Sacred Breath https://www.faithtrustinstitute.org/blog/275 Many religious stories begin with a breath. God creating the universe with just a breath, and then light. A breath that clarifies thought, leading to understanding. The breath that pulses through the universe, inhabiting every person and everything—uniting us.
“I…can’t…breathe.”
This is the reality of where we are. And who we are. Our culture creates this violence, and supports it.No publishersbutlerCurrent Events2022-08-23T16:27:07ZBlog EntryCoronavirus and Violence at Home https://www.faithtrustinstitute.org/blog/marie-fortune/274 By Rev. Dr. Marie M. Fortune: In this corona era, many local communities are reporting up to a 50% decrease in 911 calls in general but a 20% increase in domestic violence calls. There is no surprise here. When we first heard the news of orders to shelter in place, many of us immediately thought about what that would mean for women and children who are battered or sexually abused in their homes. Basically it meant being locked up with one’s abuser, having limited access to help from the outside, and limited opportunity to escape.No publishersbutlerChild AbuseSexual ViolenceDomestic ViolenceMultifaith2020-05-13T19:18:25ZBlog EntryGuest Blog: Sharing the Torch: Intergenerational Cooperation https://www.faithtrustinstitute.org/blog/273 Not too long ago, when I was first learning the ins and outs of Anita Hill’s testimony against Clarence Thomas and the “Year of the Woman,” I called my mom and asked what she remembered about it all. I was just a toddler in 1992; my mom was a camera woman at the local NBC affiliate—a boys’ club. Despite having worked at a news station, she didn’t remember much about the hearings or how many women joined the Senate (4) or the House of Representatives (24) the next year. What she did remember were her coworkers’ unwanted kisses, the sexist comments, and that time she threatened to quit her job, while pregnant, because of the perpetual sexual harassment she endured at the station.No publishersbutler2020-02-18T21:25:08ZBlog EntryGuest Blog: Hope in the Research #5 https://www.faithtrustinstitute.org/blog/272 In this blog post, Rev. James Evinger highlights some recent research trends, including the emergence of new voices, nationally and internationally, that are expanding the conversation about clergy abuse, its impact, and congregational responses.
Since 1995, Rev. Evinger has reviewed materials and updated the Annotated Bibliography of Clergy Sexual Abuse and Sexual Boundary Violations in Religious Communities. This huge undertaking has provided an extraordinary resource for scholars and researchers, as well as those seeking to address the needs of survivors. No publishersbutler2020-01-07T20:49:44ZBlog EntryGuest Blog: Hope in the Research, #4 https://www.faithtrustinstitute.org/blog/271 Since 1995, Rev. James Evinger has reviewed materials and updated the Annotated Bibliography of Clergy Sexual Abuse and Sexual Boundary Violations in Religious Communities.
This huge undertaking has provided an extraordinary resource for scholars and researchers, as well as those seeking to address the needs of survivors.
In this blogpost, Rev. Evinger highlights some of the recent international research trends related to addressing clergy abuse, child sexual abuse, and national and institutional responses.No publishersbutler2019-06-26T18:53:38ZBlog EntryGuest Blog: Pope's 'New' Approach Makes No Sense https://www.faithtrustinstitute.org/blog/270 This guest blog by Mary Dispenza, NW Directory of SNAP, discusses the failures of the new Vatican policy on reporting sexual abuse.No publishersbutlerClergy EthicsChristianSexual Abuse by Clergy2019-06-03T21:59:09ZBlog EntryGuest Blog: Hope in the Research, #3 https://www.faithtrustinstitute.org/blog/269 Since 2008, FaithTrust generously has posted a continuing document I compile, Annotated Bibliography of Clergy Sexual Abuse and Sexual Boundary Violations in Religious Communities. Intended as extensive and broad, the Bibliography, as of the semi-annual update of November, 2018, includes 80+ additions. It is now 1,710 pages, excluding the Introduction. From the new entries, four themes which deserve attention are identified below.No publishersbutler2018-11-15T00:17:24ZBlog EntryGuest Blog: The Moment It Suddenly Became Personal https://www.faithtrustinstitute.org/blog/268 It was a special day. It was the day of the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin’s funeral. It was going to be televised on a Saturday and I was poised to watch the funeral no matter how long the services lasted. I taped every channel I thought would be airing her funeral and basically cleared my day so that I could watch the funeral live and listen to all the deserving tributes in word and song from her family, friends, and professional colleagues. It would be a history making day.No publishersbutler2018-11-07T19:52:01ZBlog EntryNotes on Men’s Anger and Women’s Truth https://www.faithtrustinstitute.org/blog/marie-fortune/267 The performance put on by Brett Kavanagh last week was a sterling display of white male privilege. Watching as his nomination to the Supreme Court was slipping from his fingers in the face of the credible testimony of Dr. Blasey Ford, his calculated response was to lash out at the “unfair” process. He got to do that with seeming impunity because he is a privileged white man.No publishersbutler2018-10-09T00:38:00ZBlog EntryPlease Proclaim from the Housetops https://www.faithtrustinstitute.org/blog/marie-fortune/266 “So have no fear of them; for nothing is covered up that will not be uncovered, and nothing secret that will not become known. What I say to you in the dark, tell in the light; and what you hear whispered, proclaim from the housetops.” (Matthew 10:26-7)
This is what justice looks like. We are getting a glimpse of it with the release of the Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report on child sexual abuse in six Roman Catholic dioceses.No publishersbutlerClergy EthicsChild AbuseSexual Abuse by Clergy2018-08-21T18:40:06ZBlog EntrySouthern Baptist #ChurchToo https://www.faithtrustinstitute.org/blog/marie-fortune/265 As the #MeToo/#ChurchToo movement continues to echo through faith communities, there is news from the Southern Baptist Convention. Southern Baptist leaders over the years have not only ignored sexual and domestic violence suffered by its members but many have actively excused and rationalized men’s violence towards women often with erroneous biblical proof texting. But it appears time may be up.No publishersbutlerClergy EthicsChristianSexual ViolenceDomestic Violence2018-05-31T17:10:01ZBlog Entry