Sexual Misconduct within the Christian Church: Who Are the Perpetrators and Those They Victimize?.

Francis, Perry C.; Turner, Nancy R.

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ERIC Number: EJ502604

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1992

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Sexual Misconduct within the Christian Church: Who Are the Perpetrators and Those They Victimize?

Francis, Perry C.; Turner, Nancy R.

Counseling and Values, v39 n3 p218-27 Apr 1992

Reviews the literature describing those individuals involved in clergy sexual misconduct in the Christian church, of which the reported incidence is rising. Includes characteristics of clergy, mostly men, who perpetrate such abuse and of the victims, mostly women. Describes what two churches have done when faced with clergy who have committed sexual misconduct. (LKS)

Descriptors: Church Responsibility, Clergy, Discipline Policy, Ethics, Interpersonal Relationship, Personality Problems, Psychological Needs, Sexual Abuse, Standards, Victimization

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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