Further Crisis looming for JW org re Safeguarding ?

by Phizzy 15 Replies latest watchtower child-abuse

  • DesirousOfChange
    DesirousOfChange

    In my experience, over 10 years ago the WTS was "taking it serious" on matters of CSA. I think the pendulum has swung the other way and they are reporting anything that in any way might be considered illegal. I know of two families who dealt with this where their "children" of 17 and 22 years of age were said to be "involved" even though it only involved "photos".

    After being told that the elders were consulting with WT Legal, the families were on "pins and needles" as to what kind of shit this could bring upon them from a legal standpoint. Both families were financially well set and went to their own attorneys and were told it was all BS as even the 17 yo was of the age of consent in this State. And in fact, WT Legal said the same. But it proves the Elders have been warned to call Legal if in any doubt. I'm convinced the alpha elder had an ax to grind with one of the families.

    You'll notice that most of the lawsuits you hear about today are from events years ago and would have been beyond the statute of limitations if various US States had not lifted or adjusted the rules on SOL. The WT may snort and blow about NEVER giving up on the "two witness rule", but that is all posturing. They want the lawsuits to stop. Of course, it has more to do with protecting their bank accounts than protecting the kids.

  • Vidiot
    Vidiot
    DesirousOfChange - “…it has more to do with protecting their bank accounts than protecting the kids.”

    Ten bucks says at this point, the bank accounts are in more danger than the kids. 🤨

  • road to nowhere
    road to nowhere

    DOC

    Consulting elders and them going to WT legal is not safeguarding anyone. Go to the police.

    17 and 22 would be guidance by respective parents andno business for elders.. Almost all of us stole a feel and petted, including elders (who it seems are given a pass). Same for pornography

  • jhine
    jhine

    This is part of a statement made by Marsha de Cordova in an interview about the vote . She is the MP for Battersea and the Second Church Estates Commissioner.

    " The motion passed today did call for further work on the practical and legal implications necessary to implement Model 4 . I hope that work will be up with energy . I will be following these developments closely . "

    Model 4 is the option to have all safeguarding independent.

    So that option has not been completely rejected .

    Jan from Tam

  • Phizzy
    Phizzy

    I do hope it is accepted, and that the Independent Body is really completely that, as "self-policing" of any kind is not something that works.

    Acceptance will lead the way for other responsible, caring, Organisations to follow, not that the J.W. org. will ever be in that category !

  • Vidiot
    Vidiot
    BluesBrother - “…It is a case where they need to learn from ‘The World’…”

    And I imagine the prospect of that goes over like a lead balloon.

    😏

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