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Sexual abuse in Christian homes and churches /

Main Author: Heggen, Carolyn Holderread, 1946-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Scottdale, Pa. : Herald Press, ©1993.
Subjects:
Adult child sexual abuse victims > Pastoral counseling of.
Sexually abused children > Pastoral counseling of.
Child sexual abuse > Religious aspects > Christianity.
Child sexual abuse > Prevention.
Sex > Religious aspects > Christianity.
RELIGION > Christianity > General.
RELIGION > Christian Life > Social Issues.
Online Access:http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=27899
Table of Contents:
  • Sexual abuse : what is it and why is it wrong?
  • The victim and resultant issues
  • Denial, incidence, and factors related to abuse
  • The perpetrator
  • Religious beliefs and abuse
  • Pastoral abuse
  • Repentance, restitution, forgiveness, and reconciliation
  • Congregational responses to abuse
  • Making worship sensitive to survivors
  • Preventing sexual abuse
  • Congregational role in developing healthy sexuality.

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