Adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse who are members of patriarchal religions face a particular challenge because church teachings
and interactions with church members may present barriers to the full
recognition and healing of their abuse. This article reports on a study
of the experiences of 71 Mormon women survivors of abuse in their
dealings with church leaders and the women's responses to these
interactions.
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