Jehovahs Witnesses care for victims of child abuse RELEASE

NotaNess

I'm sure this article has come up on the forum. Can any one give me information on the numbers quoted below, in respect to them being inaccurate, correct, or what the number is more like, when you add in JW's that aren't elders, where it seems like they fail to mention here. It almost seems they try and minimalize the the amount of abuse by only speaking of the elders here. Where it says we do not silence victims, I believe this has been shown to NOT be true based on memos and "elders only" type manuals from Brooklyn on how to handle these situations. Does anyone have links to the copied text or scanned pages of this material?

Anything else that can be said about the article is appreciated.....thanks!

This article link is here: http://www.jw-media.org/newsroom/index.htm?content=global.htm

For Immediate Release
November 21, 2007

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Jehovah’s Witnesses care for victims of child abuse

For the sake of the victims in these cases, we are pleased that a settlement has been reached. Our hearts go out to all those who suffer as a result of child abuse. Jehovah’s Witnesses worldwide are united in their abhorrence of this sin and crime.—Romans 12:9.

We do not condone or protect child molesters. Our elders expel unrepentant sinners who commit this crime. (1 Corinthians 5:13) In the United States, over 80,000 elders currently serve in over 12,300 congregations. (Acts 20:28) During the last 100 years, only eleven elders have been sued for child abuse in thirteen lawsuits filed in the United States. In seven of these lawsuits against the elders, accusations against the Watchtower Society itself were dismissed by the courts. Of course, one victim is one victim too many. However, the incidence of this crime among Jehovah’s Witnesses is rare.

Congregation elders comply with child abuse reporting laws. (Mark 12:17; Romans 13:1) We do not silence victims. Our members have an absolute right to report this horrible crime to the authorities. The October 2007 issue of our monthly journal Awake! features the cover series, “Keep Your Children Safe!” These articles clearly show our concern for protecting children from sexual abuse.

potleg

Let's see now...If Satan is the father of the lie then the watchtower society must be sons of satan because this is an out and out lie. Victims have been silenced for years.

AWAKE&WATCHING

Evil lying BASTARDS!!!

JK666

Ditto A&W's comment.

JK

alamb

This from the organization who just paid off court cases in California and put gag orders on everyone.

flipper

And if you believe that the Jehovah's Witnesses have some cheap real estate holdings they'd like to sell to you so they can cover their expenses paying out child abuse lawsuits ! Oops! Did I just say something wrong ?? Peace out, Mr. Flipper

brinjen

Hi Notaness, long time no hear.

First,

During the last 100 years, only eleven elders have been sued for child abuse in thirteen lawsuits filed in the United States.

Those figures are probably correct but look a little more closely.... elders.... sued..... United States. It's talking about a few court cases, it does not discuss or mention how many cases have been reported, and as anyone knows, JW's are in just about every country on the planet, not just the United States. It's lawyer talk, nothing more.

Congregation elders comply with child abuse reporting laws.

Again, this is talking United States only (as is the whole statement). Some states have mandated notification laws. So they obliged by law to report any pedophile activity. However, they are not required to leave their name or any information and do not do so. What do they do in the states where there are no child abuse reporting laws? Usually nothing. If they had a policy that still required elders to report the matter, wouldn't they be mentioning it there? Might be worthwhile finding out exactly what states of the US have these laws...

That's the two biggest points that I've noticed...

jamiebowers

Our elders expel unrepentant sinners who commit this crime.

...if there are two witnesses

avishai

What if they're "repentant?" Do they turn 'em in? Not if they don't have to... Do they tell the cong. what they did to keep kids safe? Fuuuuuuck no.

BLISSISIGNORANCE

For the sake of the victims in these cases, we are pleased that a settlement has been reached. Our hearts go out to all those who suffer as a result of child abuse. Jehovah’s Witnesses worldwide are united in their abhorrence of this sin and crime.—Romans 12:9.

We do not condone or protect child molesters. Our elders expel unrepentant (so if they say sorry it's ok) sinners who commit this crime. (1 Corinthians 5:13) In the United States, over 80,000 elders currently serve in over 12,300 congregations. (Acts 20:28) During the last 100 years, only eleven elders have been sued for child abuse in thirteen lawsuits filed in the United States. In seven of these lawsuits against the elders, accusations against the Watchtower Society itself were dismissed by the courts. Of course, one victim is one victim too many. However, the incidence of this crime among Jehovah’s Witnesses is rare.

Congregation elders comply with child abuse reporting laws. (Mark 12:17; Romans 13:1) We do not silence victims (we just df'ship them if they discuss the matter with congregation members because the pedo is playing with children and he said sorry anyway). Our members have an absolute right to report this horrible crime to the authorities. (but keep your mouth shut about it in the congregation!)The October 2007 issue of our monthly journal Awake! features the cover series, “Keep Your Children Safe!” These articles clearly show our concern for protecting children from sexual abuse. (can I pls get a copy of this article from someone)

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