SBC – Shirley Fessel

A Veteran Survivor and Advocate for Victims of Church Sexual Abuse Reflects on the recent Victory over Collusion within the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC).

To members’ horror, domestic, sexual and child abuses have all been found among members and leaders of churches. Too often the organized church has not been prepared to deal with abuses within, denying their existence or blaming the victims. A veteran advocate of CSA (church sexual abuse) survivors in the church discusses how collusion can be overcome.

Are Church Women Afraid To Help Members in Domestic Abuse?

a fearful woman having claustrophobia in a cardboard box

Church women can change churches into welcome advocates of members who are domestic abuse victims, supporting and restoring their dignity.