Additional Resources
Places to go for help or infomation about clergy sexual abuse/misconduct include:
Office for Victims of Crime—Directory of Crime Victims Services
Baylor University—Clergy Sexual Misconduct Prevention
GRACE (specifically for child victims)
My Voice Back (Canada)
Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests
Focus Ministries (Support for Pastors’ Wives)
Safe Passage Foundation (Resource for victims of sexual abuse within cults)
Department of Defense Safe Helpline (for those abused by military chaplains)
Spiritual Abuse Recovery Resources
Sounds of Encouragement (Articles)
Safe Place Services (in Australia)
Minster and Clergy Sexual Abuse Survivors (MACSAS) (in the UK)
Survivors Awaken the Church (blog)
Compassionate Cup Ministries (Canada)
Additional resources by denomination:
Baptist General Convention of Texas
Virginia Conference United Methodist Church
To find a therapist or counselor online, please go to:
Counselor Spreadsheet (We are adding to this list frequently as we contact counselors around the country.)
City Gate Life Recovery Center
American Association of Christian Counselors
North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists Family Ministries
To get help for suicidal thoughts & behaviors, self-abusive patterns, or assistance with medical/pharmaceutical issues, please go to:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline or call 1-800-273-8255
Rutgers Online Guide for Suicide Prevention
SAFE (Self-Abuse Finally Ends) Alternatives: Call 1-800-DON’T-CUT (1-800-366-8288)
Community Resources (women’s resources, suicide hotline, etc.): Please check your local phone book under the headings of “Health & Human Services” or “Psychiatric Emergency 24-Hours.”
The Support Network (Canada)
DrugWatch (Sometimes medications, perhaps taken for depression or anxiety during abuse, may have adverse side effects. This web site provides helpful information about medications that may cause suicidal ideation or actions. Please talk to your doctor about your medications.)
Support for Male Victims of Sexual Abuse
Note: These resources may or not specifically address abuse of men/boys by members of the clergy.
Men Can Stop Rape
Male Survivor—Overcoming Sexual Victimization of Boys and MenSexually Abused Men by Richard Gartner, Ph.D.
Sexual Abuse of Males by Jim Hopper, Ph.D.
Intimate Partner Abuse Against Men (Public Health Agency of Canada)
Support for Adolescent Victims of Sexual Abuse
Note: These resources may or not specifically address abuse of adolescents by members of the clergy. Many of these programs will also treat juvenile sex offenders.
Residential Treatment Programs for Youth (PDF File)
How to Prevent Child Abuse: The Definitive Guide
The Gatehouse (Canada)
To find state laws regarding the sexual abuse of adults or children by clergy, or for legal assistance, please go to:
Kelly Clark (Child Sex Abuse Attorney)
Mark M. Bello (Attorney)
Jeff Anderson & Associates, PA (Nationwide)
Victim Law (Office for Victims of Crime, U.S. Department of Justice)
Hindson & Melton LLC (Atlanta, GA area)
The Law Offices of Erika E. Cole, LLC
McPhadden, Samac, Tuovi & Haté LLP (Canada)
Please note: Books and links to other web sites are provided for informational purposes only and are not endorsed by us. We do not monitor linked web sites which are continually changing.