Child sexual abuse and the Catholic church: An historical and contemporary review

Isely, Paul J.

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“…In the late 1960s, states had begun requiring caregivers to report suspected sexual abuse to police. A half century later, such mandatory reporting laws were finally extended to the church (Isely 1997:292; Lothstein 1993; Myers 2008:454).…”

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The Societalization of Social Problems: Church Pedophilia, Phone Hacking, and the Financial Crisis

Alexander

2018

Am Sociol Rev

102

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In this article, I theorize eruptions in the boundaries between civil and non-civil spheres. I elaborate this model with reference to two recent social crises, pedophilia in the U.S. Catholic Church and telephone hacking in the United Kingdom. 1 How do endemic, ongoing institutional strains suddenly burst their sphere-specific boundaries and become explosive scandals in society at large? Intrainstitutional authorities typically "handle" even severe institutional strains. This has the effect of making such strains relatively invisible and untroubling to those on the outside. Problems become crises, I suggest, only when they move outside their own spheres and 803376A SRXXX10.1177

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The Societalization of Social Problems: Church Pedophilia, Phone Hacking, and the Financial Crisis

Alexander

2018

Am Sociol Rev

102

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“…Central questions are, How do T his article seeks to comprehend what 15 sexually abused men report to face within and around them dealing with their experiences. Sexual abuse of males, far from being a new phenomenon (Isely, 1997;Jones, 2000), takes place and has taken place in a variety of settings, including families and extended families, boarding schools, Boy Scout camps, rehabilitation programs and institutions, churches, and the military. Adult males are being raped and assaulted in prisons (Coxell & King, 2000;Human Rights Watch, 2001) as well as outside of prisons and institutions (Donaldson, 1990) and during war (Carlson, 2006).…”

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Speaking About the Unspeakable: Sexually Abused Men Striving Toward Language

Andersen¹

2007

Am J Mens Health

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Traditionally, sexual abuse of males has not been an issue of priority among politicians or researchers. When addressed, focus is often on context or harmful effects of the abuse. This article is based on the idea of reality as socially constructed, examining possible ways for sexually abused males to come to terms with their experiences. The emphasis is on accessible discursive resources on “the abused male” and how cultural stereotypes of manliness influence and limit individual and societal constructions. An important key to reconstruction of abuse history and selfhood lies in acceptance of the idea of men as suppressed. Sexually abused males tend to feel marginalized and different. However, when given the opportunity, they offer alternative discourses of manliness with the potential for bringing sexually abused males out of the shadows, assisting them in better understanding, dealing with, and explaining their experiences to themselves and others. This article brings out the importance of a gender-sensitive approach to working politically as well as directly with men who have been sexually abused. The horizon of understanding in professional social work needs to include attention to stereotypical constructions of manliness that reject men's experiences of being “victims.”

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“…For example, Catholics report significant concern about sexual abuse by the clergy and the church’s handling of the issue (Emerging Trends, 1993; T. C. Fox, 1993; Franklin, 1992a, 1992b, 1992c; Isely, 1997). However, an informal survey of active Catholics indicated that only 42% agreed that a priest who abuses children should not be allowed to return to ministry, and 51% indicated that they would accept a former priest who had abused a child in their parish if the priest had undergone treatment and was supervised by another priest (Rossetti, 1995).…”

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Would God Forgive? Public Attitudes Toward Sex Offenders in Places of Worship

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Previous research has explored the impact of faith and religion on recidivism. However, it focused primarily on violent offenders, drug users, tax evaders, and so on. Missing is an examination of registered sex offenders (RSOs) and the role religion and religiosity play in facilitating reentry. Religiosity and religious organizations may play a role in increasing social bonds and reducing isolation in RSOs. In addition, being surrounded by a faith-based community could act as a catalyst for identity transformation from a RSO to a community member. Using a national online sample of U.S. adults, this research investigates individual’s support of policies controlling sex offenders in religious communities and how demographic characteristics affect these views. Results suggest that Protestants and Other (non-Catholic) Christians are the most accepting of RSOs in places of worship. In addition, the stronger an individual’s faith, the less accepting they are of RSOs. Older, liberal, and educated respondents are more accepting of RSOs.

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Child sexual abuse and the Catholic church: An historical and contemporary review

Abstract: Over the last ten years, the American public has been saturated with media reports regarding criminal and civil cases against religious ministers accused of sexually assaulting children

Cited by 25 publications

References 16 publications

The Societalization of Social Problems: Church Pedophilia, Phone Hacking, and the Financial Crisis

The Societalization of Social Problems: Church Pedophilia, Phone Hacking, and the Financial Crisis

Speaking About the Unspeakable: Sexually Abused Men Striving Toward Language

Would God Forgive? Public Attitudes Toward Sex Offenders in Places of Worship

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