Example Investigation
United Bethel Mennonite Church: Final Report and Recommendations
GRACE
Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment 2024
Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment 2024
Book
Preaching Sex: on love, intimacy, power, abuse
Gary Harder, Lydia Neufeld Harder
Gelassenheit Publications 2024
Gelassenheit Publications 2024
Example Investigation
The California State University: Systemwide Report
Gina Maisto Smith, Leslie Gomez
Cozen O'Connor 2023
Cozen O'Connor 2023
Example Investigation
Hesston College: Report of External Title IX Review
Devon T. Riley, Gina Maisto Smith, Leslie Gomez
Cozen O'Connor 2023
Cozen O'Connor 2023
Example Investigation
Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance: Review of Institutional Response
Gina Maisto Smith, Leslie Gomez
Cozen O'Connor 2023
Cozen O'Connor 2023
Book
Truth and Repair: How Trauma Survivors Envision Justice
Judith L. Herman
Hachette Book Group 2023
Hachette Book Group 2023
Book
Failures of Forgiveness: What We Get Wrong and How to Do Better
Myisha Cherry
Princeton University Press 2023
Princeton University Press 2023
Example Investigation
Grace Church and Grace Church School: Report of External Investigation
Gina Maisto Smith, Leslie Gomez
Cozen O'Connor 2022
Cozen O'Connor 2022
Book
Resistance: Confronting Violence, Power, and Abuse within Peace Churches
Cameron Altaras, Carol Penner
Institute of Mennonite Studies 2022
Institute of Mennonite Studies 2022
Example Investigation
LYFE Camp: Report of Investigation
Guidepost Solutions
United Methodist Church 2022
United Methodist Church 2022
Brochure
How to Report Abuse (Amish and Plain Communities)
A Better Way, The Misfit Amish, The Plain People's Podcast
2022
2022
Example Investigation
Tates Creek Presybterian Church: Final Report and Recommendations
GRACE
Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment 2022
Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment 2022
Brochure
Amish and Plain Community Power and Control Wheel
OneEighty
Domestic Abuse Intervention Programs 2022
Domestic Abuse Intervention Programs 2022
Book
Responding to spiritual leader misconduct: a handbook
Annie Mesaros, Emily Cohen, Laurin D. Sawyer, Marie M. Fortune
FaithTrust Institute 2022
FaithTrust Institute 2022
Example Investigation
The Southern Baptist Convention: Report of the Independent Investigation
Guidepost Solutions
2022
2022
Example Investigation
College of the Holy Cross: Report of Comprehensive Investigation
Gina Maisto Smith, Leslie Gomez
Cozen O'Connor 2022
Cozen O'Connor 2022
Book
On Repentance and Repair: Making Amends in an Unapologetic World
Danya Ruttenberg
Beacon Press 2022
Beacon Press 2022
Example Investigation
Eastern Michigan University: Report of External Review
Devon T. Riley, Maureen P. Holland
Cozen O'Connor 2022
Cozen O'Connor 2022
Example Investigation
The Foursquare Church: Executive Summary
GRACE
Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment 2021
Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment 2021
Brochure
Right to Privacy, and Safe Touch (Amish and Plain Communities)
A Better Way, The Misfit Amish, The Plain People's Podcast
2021
2021
Brochure
Terms Used When Reporting Abuse (Amish and Plain Communities)
A Better Way, The Misfit Amish, The Plain People's Podcast
2021
2021
Brochure
Types of Abuse (Amish and Plain Communities)
A Better Way, The Misfit Amish, The Plain People's Podcast
2021
2021
Example Investigation
Curtis Institute of Music: Report of External Review
Gina Maisto Smith, Leslie Gomez
Cozen O'Connor 2020
Cozen O'Connor 2020
Book
The Betrayal Bond: Breaking Free of Exploitive Relationships
Patrick Carnes
Health Communications, Inc. 2019
Health Communications, Inc. 2019
Book
Sacred Trust: fostering safe space in congregations
Carol Penner
Mennonite Church Eastern Canada 2019
Mennonite Church Eastern Canada 2019
Example Investigation
The Emma Willard School: Report and Chronology
Gina Maisto Smith, Leslie Gomez
Cozen O'Connor 2017
Cozen O'Connor 2017
Article
Activism in a Mennonite Voice: SNAP Address 2015
Ruth Krall
Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) 2015
Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) 2015
Book
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
Bessel A. Van der Kolk
Penguin Random House 2014
Penguin Random House 2014
Book
Blind to Betrayal: Why We Fool Ourselves We Aren’t Being Fooled
Jennifer J. Freyd, Pamela Birrell
Wiley 2013
Wiley 2013
Book
Understanding Sexual Abuse by a Church Leader or Caregiver
Heather Block
Mennonite Central Committee 2011
Mennonite Central Committee 2011
Book
In Sheep’s Clothing: Understanding and Dealing with Manipulative People
George K. Simon
Parkhurst Brothers, Inc. 2010
Parkhurst Brothers, Inc. 2010
Book
Questions and Answers About Clergy Sexual Misconduct
Elizabeth A. Horst
The Liturgical Press 2007
The Liturgical Press 2007
Book
Sex, Priests, and Secret Codes: The Catholic Church’s 2,000 Year Paper Trail of Sexual Abuse
A.W. Richard Sipe, Patrick J. Wall, Thomas P. Doyle
Volt Press 2006
Volt Press 2006
Book
Sexual Abuse by Clergy: A Crisis for the Church
James N. Poling, Marie M. Fortune
Wipf & Stock Publishers 2004
Wipf & Stock Publishers 2004
Book
Forgiveness and Abuse: Jewish and Christian Reflections
Joretta L. Marshall, Marie M. Fortune
Haworth Pastoral Press 2002
Haworth Pastoral Press 2002
Book
Violence in the Family: A Workshop Curriculum for Clergy and Other Helpers
Marie M. Fortune
Center for the Prevention of Sexual and Domestic Violence 2002
Center for the Prevention of Sexual and Domestic Violence 2002
Book
Emotional Blackmail: When the People in Your Life Use Fear, Obligation, and Guilt to Manipulate You
Donna Frazier, Susan Forward
Quill 2001
Quill 2001
Book
Advocacy Training Manual: Advocating for Survivors of Sexual Abuse by a Church Leader or Caregiver
Heather Block
Mennonite Central Committee 2000
Mennonite Central Committee 2000
Book
Recovering the Lost Self: Shame-Healing for Victims of Clergy Sexual Abuse
Elizabeth A. Horst
The Liturgical Press 1998
The Liturgical Press 1998
Book
Healing in Congregations After Clergy Sexual Abuse: A Resource to Assist Synodical Leaders and Local Congregations
Jan Erickson-Pearson
Evangelical Lutheran Church of America 1997
Evangelical Lutheran Church of America 1997
Book
Betrayal Trauma: The Logic of Forgetting Childhood Abuse
Jennifer J. Freyd
Harvard University Press 1996
Harvard University Press 1996
Book
Safe Connections: What Parishioners Can Do to Understand and Prevent Clergy Sexual Abuse
Jan Erickson-Pearson
Evangelical Lutheran Church of America 1996
Evangelical Lutheran Church of America 1996
Book
Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence—from Domestic Abuse to Political Terror
Judith L. Herman
Hachette Book Group 1992
Hachette Book Group 1992
Book
Peace Theology and Violence Against Women
Elizabeth G. Yoder
Institute of Mennonite Studies 1992
Institute of Mennonite Studies 1992
Book
Is Nothing Sacred?: When Sex Invades the Pastoral Relationship
Marie M. Fortune
Harper & Row Publishers 1989
Harper & Row Publishers 1989
Book
Christianity, Patriarchy and Abuse: A Feminist Critique
Carole R. Bohn, Joanne Carlson Brown
Pilgrim Press 1989
Pilgrim Press 1989
Book
Domestic violence and its aftermath (New perspectives on crime and justice)
Marie M. Fortune
Mennonite Central Committee 1989
Mennonite Central Committee 1989
Book
Keeping the Faith: Guidance for Christian Women Facing Abuse
Marie M. Fortune
HarperCollins Publishers 1987
HarperCollins Publishers 1987
Book
Sexual Abuse Prevention: A Study for Teenagers
Marie M. Fortune
Center for the Prevention of Sexual and Domestic Violence 1984
Center for the Prevention of Sexual and Domestic Violence 1984
Website
Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment
GRACE
Independent investigations, consultations and trainings, and policy development and review.
Website
Healthy Boundaries for Clergy, Spiritual Teachers, and Lay Leaders
Marie M. Fortune
A free curriculum for theological and ethical discussions of power and vulnerability, focusing on the role of leadership in faith communities.
Website
Child USA
Child USA
A nonprofit think tank providing legal expertise and social science research to improve laws, policies, and outcomes for children.
Website
MK Safety Net
MK Safety Net
A nonprofit offering support, education, and advocacy for adult missionary kids (MKs) who experienced trauma or abuse as children.
Website
Project Callisto
Project Callisto
An abuse reporting system for college students that features an incident log and matching system.
Website
SurvivorSpace
Zero Abuse Project
Survivor stories and writing, forums and groups, legal information, and other resources for survivors of sexual abuse.
Website
Zero Abuse Project
Zero Abuse Project
Education and training, advocacy for systemic legal change, guidance for survivor support, and leadership on emerging technologies.
Website
Abuse Response and Prevention network
Mennonite Central Committee (MCC)
Online resources for individuals and organizations, with workshops and trainings in Canada.
Website
Religious Trauma Institute
Brian Peck, Laura Anderson
Resources, training, and community for therapists, researchers, advocates, and survivors of religious trauma.
Website
Center for Institutional Courage
Jennifer J. Freyd
Dedicated to transformative research and education about institutional betrayal and how to counter it through institutional courage.
Website
Into Account
Into Account
Support for survivors and allies seeking justice, accountability, and recovery in Christian contexts, with experience in Anabaptist communities.
PodcastWebsite
The Plain People’s Podcast
The Plain People's Podcast
Stories of struggle, survival, and triumph from current and former Amish, Mennonite, and Anabaptist church members.
Website
The Misfit Amish
The Misfit Amish
Resources and education for plain people and for bridging the gap between plain communities and outsiders.
Website
A Better Way
A Better Way
A nonprofit offering abuse prevention training and survivor support with a focus on plain Anabaptist contexts.
Crisis phone numberWebsite
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
RAINN
Resources and support for survivors, including a USA sexual assault hotline: 800-656-HOPE.