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The number of people SHOT at houses of worship is in the "hundreds." The number of people SEXUALLY ABUSED in a religious setting is in the "THOUSANDS."

Two examples of sex crimes in houses of worship

These examples will break your heart...

  • Florida PASTOR sentenced for having sex with teens at his church (in the church bathroom, office and passenger van).(READ STORY)


  • Louisiana MINISTER arrested for having sex with two women ON THE CHURCH ALTAR - (READ STORY)

Since the middle of the Summer of 2024 , in the Dallas area.

At least 8 Pastors have had to step down due to moral failure.

Three have been arrested on charges related to sex offenses and another is under an internal church investigation for similar allegations.

FACTS ABOUT SEXUAL ABUSE

1 in 4 girls & 1 in 6 boys will be victim to sexual abuse before 18

THE "STRANGER DANGER" MYTH-90% of children are abused by someone they knew and trusted ...

 NOT A STRANGER. Abduction offenses (the ‘snatch and grab’) are a fraction of sexual abuse occurrences.

Sexual abusers will seek access to children where protective barriers are low

Less than 10% of sexual abusers will EVER encounter the criminal justice system

Less than 10% of sexual abusers will EVER encounter the criminal justice system

  • Protective barriers in the Church tend to be critically low, creating a target for predators
  • Ongoing failure to address this issue results in increased risk to children in ministry programs

Less than 10% of sexual abusers will EVER encounter the criminal justice system

Less than 10% of sexual abusers will EVER encounter the criminal justice system

Less than 10% of sexual abusers will EVER encounter the criminal justice system

  • A Background Check alone is NOT an effective Safety System
  • Sexual abusers KNOW when there is no criminal record to be found
  • Background Checks are vital, but they have limitations and are NOT a silver bullet

There is NO visual profile for molesters

Less than 10% of sexual abusers will EVER encounter the criminal justice system

90% of victims are abused by someone they know and trust

  • Most molesters appear helpful, trustworthy and responsible
  • Abusers come from all segments of society and many are married, educated and have families

90% of victims are abused by someone they know and trust

90% of victims are abused by someone they know and trust

90% of victims are abused by someone they know and trust

  • Abduction offenses (the ‘snatch and grab’) are a fraction of sexual abuse occurrences
  • Sexual abusers groom children and gatekeepers prior to sexual behavior
  • Staff members and volunteers are gatekeepers and MUST understand and be able to recognize the abuser’s ‘grooming process'

FACTS ABOUT SEXUAL ABUSE

90% of victims are abused by someone they know and trust

FACTS ABOUT SEXUAL ABUSE

  • 66% of sexual abuse victims will NEVER talk about the abuse unti adulthood - ever.
  • 90% of victims are abused by someone they know and trust
  • These statistics apply to all socioeconomics, racial groups, demographics and denominations.

FACTS ABOUT SEX ABUSE

90% of victims are abused by someone they know and trust

FACTS ABOUT SEXUAL ABUSE

  • On average, the convicted male molester begins victimizing children at thirteen or fourteen years of age—and the average age at criminal prosecution is 35 years of age.
  • Before prosecution occurs, many convicted abusers have hundreds of victims.

STUDIES SHOW THAT THERE ARE ....

60 MILLION ... sexual abuse survivors in the United States.

1 out of 5 Americans were sexually

abused before reaching 18 years of age.

THE BEST AROUND ...

These statistics come from an organization called MINISTRY SAFE. They are one of the top programs in the country when it comes to teaching churches (and other organizations) how to protect children.


Learn More ABOUT MINISTRY SAFE

AT THE CONFERENCE, WE WILL SHOW YOU ...

What you MUST do to decrease the chances of a sex crime occuring at your house of worship (church camp, etc)


EXAMPLES OF SEX CRIMES (ALL CHURCH-RELATED)


  • A church staff member at a church in Missouri is facing charges for allegedly downloading and sharing child pornography. READ STORY
  • Worship pastor caught recording inside gender-neutral bathroom READ STORY.
  • Church leader charged with sexual abuse after allegedly giving naked massages to multiple boys READ STORY.
  • Texas Youth Pastor Sentenced to 50 Years for Sexually Abusing Minors  (Youth pastor impregnated 14-year-old, recorded sexual abuse of other kids, TX cops say) READ STORY

THE PORN PROBLEM

Pornography is often associated with sex crimes

A recent article by The Christian Post states that research has revealed that the "Majority of practicing Christians admit to viewing porn," and are comfortable with doing so.

READ THE ARTICLE

According to Covenant Eyes research ...

  • 1 in 5 youth pastors and 1 in 7 senior pastors use porn on a regular basis and currently struggling. That’s more than 50,000 U.S. church leaders. 
  • 43% of senior pastors and youth pastors say they have struggled with pornography in the past.
  • 64% of Christian men and 15% of Christian women say they watch porn at least once a month.

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