Resources for Victims of Sexual Abuse

Caring Well : The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention has created a Caring Well Challenge, designed to equip churches with the tools and knowledge on how to both prevent sexual abuse, and also how to respond to S

How to Get Help if You are the Victim of Sexual Abuse : The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission combines a clear message of hope with a solid list of resources for those who have or are suffering from Sexual Abuse. If you need immediate assistance – this is a safe and excellent place to start.

G.R.A.C.E: Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment : Here is an organization that is solely dedicated to the abuse that occurs in Christian Environments: Churches, Schools, Camps, Retreats, etc. It’s terrible that we even need such an organization, but I am incredibly impressed and grateful for their work. Check this resource out, and hope that you never have to consult with them in a tragedy.

MOSAC : Mothers of Sexually Abused Children : Designed specifically for mothers of children who have been sexually abused, this site addresses the many challenges that those mothers face. Many topics are covered here, including warning signs, secondary victims, Laws, Decision-making and more. A good resource to check out if you or a parent you know find themselves in this horrific situation.

Darkness to Light : Non-profit with a strong emphasis on education and prevention. Provides group and online training on how to prevent sexual abuse, with CEUs available.

Boz Law : I’ve followed Boz Tchividjian for quite some time on social media, and even had some brief interactions with him when I wrote an article for Caring, a UK Journal. I’ve been incredibly impressed with his commitment to survivors, his advocacy, the way he holds church’s accountable and his ability to educate others. He is a sexual abuse lawyer, and his website contains a wealth of resources – books, articles, videos – along with free case consultation.