Sexual abuse in the Catholic Church

About this book

"Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church: A Decade of Crisis, 2002-2012 is a thoughtful, multidisciplinary commentary. Beginning when the scandal first broke in Boston in 2002, this first-of-its-kind work offers a wide range of reflections from those in the know, both complimentary and critical of the Church, on what has been done in the ensuing ten years to stop and prevent such abuse. Through the contributions here, readers can delve into the world of the Church hierarchy and into the minds of abusive priests and their victims. The book presents the views of leading academics and psychologists, but also allows Church representatives to speak. First-person insights from victims are shared, as in a chapter written by a woman abused by a clergy member as an adolescent. She explains what happened, the resulting trauma, how she healed, and what she thinks needs to be done to prevent future abuse--a subject that still makes headlines and stirs debate."--book jacket.