May 17 2024 26 mins 3
In this episode, Lauren interviews Jennifer Roach, a therapist and survivor of sexual abuse from clergy members. Jennifer answers questions about common claims made against the Church of Jesus Christ (the LDS Church) and their response to child abuse among clergy members. Jennifer shares the ways in which we can prevent child abuse and foster a safe environment for children. She shares how the LDS Church prevents child abuse today and what can be done moving forward. READ THE ARTICLES: I Know How to Lower Church Abuse Rates by 75%, by Jennifer Roach: https://publicsquaremag.org/sexuality-family/sexual-abuse/how-reduce-abuse-churches/ Understanding Latter-day Saint Abuse Case in Idaho, by Christopher Cunningham: https://publicsquaremag.org/politics-law/legal/a-misguided-crusade-how-mandatory-reporting-fails-our-children/
