Religious non-governmental organizations play an important role in combating sexual exploitation around the world. These organizations often have extensive networks of volunteers and employees who...
Religious leaders can provide crucial support for survivors of sexual trauma during the healing process. They offer guidance, comfort, and resources that can help individuals recover from the...
Silence around sexual abuse in religious communities can have far-reaching consequences for victims, perpetrators, and entire faith communities. One of the most significant impacts is that it can...
Sexual abuse is an issue that has plagued Buddhist monasteries for centuries. It refers to any unwanted or nonconsensual sexual behavior committed against someone who cannot give consent due to age,...
How Religious Institutions Respond to Clergy Sexual Abuse
Religious organizations have been slow to acknowledge that clergy members may be guilty of sexual misconduct and even slower in holding...
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...
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,...
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...
Sexual assault is an unfortunate phenomenon that affects millions of individuals worldwide. According to RAINN, nearly 1 in 4 women will experience some form of sexual violence during their lifetime,...
Sexual violence is an umbrella term used to describe all types of unwanted sexual acts or behaviors that can be coercive, abusive, manipulative, or violent. Sexual violence includes rape, sexual...