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By Tracy J. Trothen

Book Description

Tracy J. Trothen presents a groundbreaking examination of how religious communities in Canada confront one of their most challenging realities. This comprehensive study emerges from the Cornwall Inquiry and offers the first comparative analysis of child sexual abuse policies across diverse faith traditions.

Drawing from extensive research, Trothen explores how six major religious institutions have developed frameworks to address abuse complaints against their leaders and representatives. Her investigation spans the Roman Catholic Church, The United Church of Canada, Anglican Church, Mennonite Church, Islamic communities, and the Canadian Unitarian Council, revealing both the unique approaches and shared challenges each tradition faces.

Rather than simply cataloging policies, this work traces the evolution of institutional responses and identifies the underlying factors that prompted religious communities to develop formal procedures. Trothen's analysis illuminates common themes while respecting the distinct theological and organizational contexts that shape each tradition's approach.

The book serves as both historical documentation and practical resource, offering religious leaders, scholars, and community members insight into how faith institutions can better protect their most vulnerable members. Through careful examination of existing policies and procedures, readers gain understanding of the complex intersection between spiritual authority, community trust, and institutional accountability.

This scholarly yet accessible work provides essential guidance for religious communities seeking to strengthen their protective measures while maintaining their spiritual mission and values.

Who Is This For?

📖 Reading Level: Short (< 200 pages) (~5 hours)

📄 Length: 197 pages

What You'll Discover

✓ Explore Christian Life
✓ Explore Aspect religieux
✓ Explore General
✓ Explore Religious aspects
✓ Explore Christianisme
✓ Explore Child sexual abuse
✓ Explore Social Issues
✓ Explore History of doctrines

Topics Covered

Christian Life Aspect religieux General Religious aspects Christianisme Child sexual abuse Social Issues History of doctrines Child sexual abuse by clergy Histoire des doctrines Christianity Abus sexuels à l'égard des enfants par des membres du clergé RELIGION Abus sexuels à l'égard des enfants History of dcctrines Prevention Clergy, canada Prévention