Although clergy of any denomination can sexually exploit children, teens, men, or women, over 95% of victims of sexual exploitation by clergy are adult women. Adult victims of sexual exploitation by clergy often don't see themselves as victims. Without wider public awareness of the extent and impacts of this form of sexual violence, adults who have been sexually victimized by a beloved priest, pastor, minister, rabbi or other clergy will remain the "silent majority" of clergy sexual abuse victims, suffering in their shame and self-isolation.
State Laws Criminalizing Clergy/Congregant Sexual Contact
Denominational Policies Regarding Clergy/Congregant Sexual Contact
Unsafe In Any Denomination -- Expert Reports on Clergy Sexual Misconduct
No Sanctuary -- Recent News Reports
Societal Myths See new information regarding the myth that celibacy is the cause of unethical clergy sexual behavior with adults.
Clergy, Doctors, Therapists, Lawyers
Boundary Violations Without Borders
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