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Victims/Survivors
Sexual conduct by a ministerial leader is a difficult subject. The decision to come forward and file a formal complaint which names the offense involves much courage. We hope the information on this website will be helpful to you in assuring you sexual misconduct is about the abuse of power. It is about leaders failing to uphold the fiduciary duty to always act in the best interest of the other. Contact us if we can assist you during this time.
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Clergy Sexual Misconduct : Baylor University
Documents from Baylor University School of Social Work Research
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Key Book of Resolutions and Book of Discipline Paragraphs
A brief description of key Book of Discipline and Book of Resolution paragraphs.
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The Feminist Sexual Ethics Project
Brandeis University. The Feminist Sexual Ethics Project works to create Jewish, Christian, and Muslim sexual ethics rooted in freedom, mutuality, meaningful consent, responsibility, and female (as well as male) pleasure, untainted by slave-holding values.
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Board of Ordained Ministry + Seminary Curriculum Requirements
In 2012, the General Conference of The United Methodist Church affirmed its support of a rigorous program of ministerial readiness regarding professional ethics, sexual ethics, healthy boundaries and self-care. These guidelines for teaching professional sexual ethics pertain to all University Senate-approved seminaries and Course of Study schools.
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Study on Clergy Sexual Misconduct | Baylor University
Clergy sexual misconduct study. "Clergy sexual misconduct with adults is "not an affair" nor is it consensual." - Diana Garland, dean of Baylor School of Social Work and co-author of this study
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