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60% of Sexual Abuse Cases Within Religious Institutions Go Unreported
You Deserve To Find Justice and Healing . Sexual abuse in religious institutions is a crime that often remains hidden. Many victims feel isolated and unsure of where to turn.
If you or someone you know has gone through this unthinkable hell, we are here to help you through it and hold the abusers accountable.
Exposing the Truth: Sexual Abuse in the LDS Church
The Mormon Church, or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), has faced countless allegations of sexual abuse. On average, victims take 20 years to come forward with their experiences of abuse within religious institutions.
And throughout these years, victims often suffer from depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other long-term psychological effects like:
● Persistent feelings of shame and guilt
● Deep-seated feelings of worthlessness and low self-esteem
● Chronic emotional distress and turmoil
● Increased vulnerability to somatic symptoms and disorders
Institutional Failures: Many of these cases were mishandled or not reported to law enforcement, often resulting in continued abuse.
Victim Challenges: Survivors often face fear, shame, and potential ostracization from their communities, making it difficult to come forward.
The Lasting Impact of Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse leaves profound and enduring scars on its victims, affecting every aspect of their lives. Emotionally, survivors often grapple with shame, guilt, and feelings of worthlessness. Psychologically, they may face depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other mental health challenges. Physically, the trauma can cause a range of health issues. Survivors' stories often depict a harrowing journey of coping with the abuse while feeling isolated and unsupported. These impacts are even more severe when the abuse occurs within a trusted institution like the Mormon church, leading to a crisis of faith and a deep sense of betrayal.
Predators in Positions of Power
Most allegations involve church leaders like Bishops and Priests, who hold positions of trust within the community.
● These “leaders” exploit their status to control and influence children.
● They often form close, influential interactions with youth members and then misuse their roles as mentors.
● These church officials also often discourage victims from reporting abuse to civil authorities.
Abuse of Authority in the Mormon Church
Victims of sexual abuse within the Mormon Church can be harmed by anyone, especially those in positions of authority. Leaders or priesthood holders often exploit their status to control and influence children, gaining their trust and misusing their powerful roles as mentors. Mormon bishops, in particular, have close and influential interactions with youth members, making them more likely to exploit their position.
The Scandal of Sexual Abuse in the Mormon Church
Sexual abuse claims are among various scandals faced by the Mormon Church. These cases involve both physical and non-physical acts. Child sex abuse is often a prolonged process, involving emotional and mental manipulation or grooming. Perpetrators groom their victims by building a relationship based on trust and a strong emotional connection, which they then exploit to manipulate, control, and abuse the child.
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