by defender of truth 69 Replies latest watchtower child-abuse
I emailed the enquiry asking them to look into jws...don't know if it will help but explained how as a mother my child's safety was put at risk through JW policy on protecting the accused. ..thankfully she shared her concerns with me (she was 9) I removed her from having contact with him....and only learnt after that others had accused him!
As the branch is in the UK now and not here I figured it be appropriate to contact them :)
Well done, Lost and adrift.
If you know of any who had personal experience of mishandled abuse cases, you could always let them know about the Inquiry. It can be done online, securely and anonymously:
www.iicsa.org.uk/share-your-experience
Personal hearings are another option, for those who want someone to listen to their story and receive support, in person.
Jo Wood, of Rasa, said: “It’s a really important part of the independent inquiry that victims and survivors of child sexual abuse have the opportunity to share their experiences, but equally important that they get given access to the appropriate support before during and afterwards. We look forward to working with the inquiry … to make sure the sharing of experience happens in as sensitive and supportive way as possible.”
www.theguardian.com/society/2015/nov/11/child-abuse-inquiry-victims-testimony-hearings-liverpool
The Truth Project, which will start in October this year [2015] is to allow victims and survivors to share their experiences with the Inquiry, either anonymously, by letter or in person.
Their accounts will be taken and they will be invited to leave an anonymised message which will be published alongside the Inquiry’s reports.
www.lawandreligionuk.com/2015/08/06/safeguarding-and-the-goddard-inquiry/
This article is well worth reading, especially when you consider how this applies to many religions, Jehovah's Witnesses included:
And this is the story of the survivor:
Damn.
You know, there's plain old, regular, garden-variety stupid...
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...and then there's epic, mind-blowing Here-Comes-Honey-Boo-Boo-roadkill-eating stupid...
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I honestly hadn't thought the WTS had reached the latter just yet.
@Anyone who shared their story with the Independent Inquiry, just a reminder that the Charity Commission would like to hear your story as well.
"The commission’s inquiry into how Watch Tower safeguards children and adults at risk continues. The commission is committed to robustly investigating allegations that charities do not have adequate safeguarding policies and practices. It encourages people who have been affected by safeguarding in congregations of Jehovah’s Witnesses in England and Wales to make contact with the inquiry lead investigator Jonathan Sanders at
Members of the public can contact the commission with any safeguarding or other concerns about charities via Complain about a charity."
www.gov.uk/government/news/court-of-appeal-gives-judgment-in-court-case-by-jehovahs-witness-charity
A bump for this important Thread.
Current scrutiny of historic child sexual-abuse allegations has implications for all charities.
Ian Allsop reports on a meeting convened by Charity Finance and Farrer & Co to discuss the issue.
www.civilsociety.co.uk/finance/indepth/analysis/content/21540/
A child sex abuse inquiry and recent Charity Commission guidance mean all charities should review their safeguarding practices and some may face significant compliance costs, according to a recent round table discussion.
This applies not just to the likes of care services or schools, but to any charities which come into contact with children and “adults at risk”, such as those running visitor attractions, charity shops or animal shelters.Ongoing inquiry
Meanwhile, the Goddard Inquiry (the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse) was opened in July 2015 and "will consider the extent to which state and other non-state institutions in England and Wales have failed in their duty of care to protect children from sexual abuse and exploitation".
The Inquiry expressly includes within its focus voluntary, educational and religious organisations.
Adele Eastman, associate and child protection expert in Farrer & Co's Child Protection Unit, spoke at the event about the increased scrutiny to which institutions will be subject. She said the inquiry will conduct public hearings and some charities may be subjected to “Leveson-style examination”.
