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[–] InvisibleHat@lemmy.ml 3 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Do you know what happens to victims of these? I’m really interested in the assault and trauma in the church.

I’m looking for some good reading on it.

[–] killingspark@feddit.org 2 points 3 days ago

The catholic church in Germany is under relatively transparent investigation about their CSA history and the cover ups. I want to stress the word relatively, it does a lot of heavy lifting in that sentence.

Anyways maybe that's a good starting point. I'm not sure how comparable the structures of the church are between nations and I'm a complete outsider to any church.

[–] SharkEatingBreakfast@sopuli.xyz 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I know exactly what happens to the victims, because I was one of them.

There have been many many incidents of child abuse, grooming, and taking advantage of emotionally vulnerable adults in the churches in my area. Unfortunately, any news articles will link to my location, so I can't give them. If you're looking for studies, I'm unfamiliar with any.

If you put out an inquiry on abuse experienced in the church, I'm sure you will find many many many stories. But prepare to be angry at the lack of justice.

[–] jerkface@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

I know exactly what happens to the victims, because I was one of them.

non sequitur, though with sympathies. Such a topic requires mindful study to fully comprehend, and a single person's direct experience may not even be an asset in reaching an understanding.