Shattering the illusion : child sexual abuse and Canadian religious institutions / Tracy J. Trothen.
2012
261.8/327208828 T858s 2012
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Title
Shattering the illusion : child sexual abuse and Canadian religious institutions / Tracy J. Trothen.
ISBN
9781554583560
155458356X
155458356X
Imprint
Waterloo, Ont. : Wilfrid Laurier University Press, ©2012.
Language
English
Description
xiii, 197 pages ; 23 cm
Call Number
261.8/327208828 T858s 2012
System Control No.
(OCoLC)741549530
(OCoLC)741549530
(OCoLC)741549530
Summary
"Shattering the Illusion is the first book to gather and comparatively analyze policies addressing child sexual abuse complaints in a selection of religious institutions in Canada. Although there is a substantial body of literature regarding Christianity and sexual abuse, very little of it focuses on religious institutions in Canada and their respective policies.
In the foreword, Tracy J. Trothen summarizes the Cornwall Inquiry, out of which this book arose. She then examines the Roman Catholic Church, The United Church of Canada, the Anglican Church, the Mennonite Church, Islam, and the Canadian Unitarian Council/Unitarian Universalist Association, describing in detail the evolution and particular content of policies and procedures that address child sexual abuse complaints directed at paid and volunteer faith community representatives and/ or leaders. She identifies differences and common themes among the approaches taken by the institutions and provides a summary table for an accessible comparative overview.
Child sexual abuse is not new, but the emergence of policies to address abuse complaints within religious institutions is. This book identifies significant and shared causal factors behind the emergence of policy and reviews their content carefully. This review will serve as a significant tool for furthering the development of such policies."--Pub. desc.
In the foreword, Tracy J. Trothen summarizes the Cornwall Inquiry, out of which this book arose. She then examines the Roman Catholic Church, The United Church of Canada, the Anglican Church, the Mennonite Church, Islam, and the Canadian Unitarian Council/Unitarian Universalist Association, describing in detail the evolution and particular content of policies and procedures that address child sexual abuse complaints directed at paid and volunteer faith community representatives and/ or leaders. She identifies differences and common themes among the approaches taken by the institutions and provides a summary table for an accessible comparative overview.
Child sexual abuse is not new, but the emergence of policies to address abuse complaints within religious institutions is. This book identifies significant and shared causal factors behind the emergence of policy and reviews their content carefully. This review will serve as a significant tool for furthering the development of such policies."--Pub. desc.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note
1. Child sexual abuse in religious institutions
2. The Roman Catholic Church in Canada
3. The United Church of Canada
4. The Anglican Church in Canada
5. The Mennonite Church in Canada
Islam in Canada
The Canadian Unitarian Council / The Unitarian Universalist Association
8. Gathering the pieces.
2. The Roman Catholic Church in Canada
3. The United Church of Canada
4. The Anglican Church in Canada
5. The Mennonite Church in Canada
Islam in Canada
The Canadian Unitarian Council / The Unitarian Universalist Association
8. Gathering the pieces.
Available Note
Issued also in electronic formats.
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