What is the role of religion in supporting survivors?
Religious communities can be a powerful force for change when it comes to supporting survivors. They provide emotional and spiritual comfort,...
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: Religious communities supporting survivors: how faith leaders can make a difference
Religious Approach
Religion is an important part of life for many people around the world, and it can have a significant impact on how individuals approach issues such as sexual harassment in the...
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: How religious beliefs may impact workplace sexual harassment ethics
Too often in religious communities, victims of abuse are silenced because they fear that reporting their experience to authorities could be considered blasphemous or sinful. This is due to the belief...
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: Sexual assault in religious communities: how culture can silence survivors
The problem of sexual violence has been present throughout human history, yet it remains a highly taboo subject that is often hidden behind cultural norms and social expectations. In many societies...
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: The taboo of sexual violence: how religion can influence victims and perpetrators.
Sexual violence is an incredibly serious issue that affects people all around the world. It can be defined as any act where one person forces another into unwanted sexual contact against their will....
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: An indepth look at sexual violence from a religious perspective: how faith can affect healing and justice outcomes
Sexual Abuse in Religious Communities
Sexual abuse is a serious issue that has been plaguing religious communities for far too long. It is estimated that around one out of every four women in...
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: How sexual abuse plagues religious communities and impacts victim reports
Sexual violence is a serious issue that has been around for centuries and still continues to occur today. It involves nonconsensual sexual activity without consent or forceful actions against...
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: Uncovering the tragic reality behind the epidemic of sexual violence: how survivors heal from trauma
Religious interpretations of sexual violence against men
Sexual violence refers to any unwanted or coerced form of sexual activity against someone's will, including rape, forced touching, assault,...
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: What your religion teaches about men who suffer from sexual violence
Sexual harassment is an increasingly common problem in modern society. It is defined as "unwanted sexual advances" (Gerdes & Slayter, 1982) and can take many forms including verbal comments, physical...
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: Sexual harassment: why religion can make it harder to seek justice
How do religious communities influence survivors' sexual disclosure and help-seeking behaviors?
The act of disclosing sexual assault is an extremely difficult decision for many individuals due to...
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: How does religion influence survivors sexual disclosure and helpseeking behavior after assault?