Understanding the Impact of Clergy Sexual Abuse: Betrayal and Recovery

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Robert A. Mc Mackin (Lemuel Shattuck Hospital, USA) Terence M. Keane (Boston University School of Medicine, USA)

Understanding the Impact of Clergy Sexual Abuse

Betrayal and Recovery

Robert A. Mc Mackin (Lemuel Shattuck Hospital, USA), Terence M. Keane (Boston University School of Medicine, USA), Paul M. Kline

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Routledge
20 May 2009

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The sexual exploitation of a child by one who has been recognized as a representative of God is a sinister assault on that person's psychosocial and spiritual well-being. In 2002, the Roman Catholic Church in America was rocked by allegations of over 10,000 children sexually abused by clergy between 1950 and 2002. As overwhelming as that number is, survivors' personal stories of sexual assault by clergy and their often courageous struggle to recover have an even more powerful impact. Many survivors of clergy perpetrated sexual abuse (CPSA) present with a range of symptoms consistent with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder as well as common co-occurring problems, including substance abuse, affective lability, and relational conflicts. Yet there are additional themes, particularly the impact of the abuse and institutional betrayal on the family, profound alteration in individual spirituality, and changes in individual and family religious practices, which differentiate this form of abuse from other traumas.

Drawing from the testimonies of survivors, their families, and others affected by these crimes, this book furthers our understanding of CPSA from theoretical, clinical and spiritual perspectives with consideration given to future research needs. Understanding the profound and multidimensional effects of clergy perpetrated sexual abuse and the betrayal of trust by religious leaders on individuals, families and communities requires the collective wisdom of many voices. This book brings together the perspectives of survivors and practitioners and scholars from the professions of psychiatry, psychology, social work, theology and law to examine this highly toxic form of interpersonal violence. This book was published as a special issue of the Journal of Child Sex Abuse.

Edited by: Robert A. Mc Mackin (Lemuel Shattuck Hospital USA), Terence M. Keane (Boston University School of Medicine, USA), Paul M. Kline
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 430g
ISBN: 9780789036001
ISBN 10: 0789036002
Pages: 236
Publication Date: 20 May 2009
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Primary , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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