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Beth Moore, Max Lucado share stories of sexual abuse

When Beth Moore was growing up, church was a place where she could escape from the sexual abuse she experienced at home. When Max Lucado was a child, he was sexually abused by a community leader. Moore and Lucado both spoke at a summit on sexual abuse and harassment.

12/17/2018 - By Emily McFarlan Miller / Religion News Service

Review: Understanding Sexual Abuse

Editor Eric Black offers an in-depth review of “Understanding Sexual Abuse: A Guide for Ministry Leaders and Survivors” by Tim Hein.

12/14/2018 - By Eric Black / Editor

Commentary: To abuse survivors: ‘You are strong, brave & your voice matters’

To any other man or woman who has been a victim of sexual abuse, I would like to tell you that you matter and I believe you. What happened to you was not your fault. You deserve healing and an opportunity to live a life free from shame and fear.

09/26/2018 - By Jules Woodson / Religion News Service

Belle & Sparrows is standing in the gap for marginalized women

Survivors of trafficking, prostitution, abuse and addiction share a story… It takes communities to place individuals in these situations, and it takes community to provide healing and empowerment to survivors. We are this community.

09/06/2018 - By Eric Black / Editor

Childhood abuse increases potential for future exploitation

Stephanie Henry—a survivor of childhood sexual abuse—now devotes her life to combatting human trafficking and attitudes that objectify girls and women.

06/13/2014 - By John Rutledge

Sexual predators often fly under the radar at church

Posted: 6/08/07 Sexual predators often fly under the radar at church By Hannah Elliott Associated Baptist Press EW YORK (ABP)—Most people think they can spot a sexual predator. He’s the…

06/08/2007 - By John Rutledge

Sex-abuse victims speak up to help others and find healing themselves

Posted: 6/08/07 Sex-abuse victims speak up to help others & find healing themselves By Hannah Elliott Associated Baptist Press NEW YORK (ABP)—Debbie Vasquez was 14 when her pastor started touching…

06/08/2007 - By John Rutledge