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+A person whose membership record is annotated for having abused a child sexually or physically must not be given any calling or assignment involving children or youth. Also, careful consideration should be given to other assignments, such as home teaching or visiting teaching. These restrictions should remain in place until the First Presidency authorizes removal of the annotation. ... (Handbook 1 [2010], 17.3.2)
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	===The Church has a no-tolerance stance toward abuse===		==The Church has a no-tolerance stance toward abuse==
	The Church's handbooks emphasize that one purpose of Church discipline is to protect the innocent, especially against such crimes as predatory sexual behavior:		The Church's handbooks emphasize that one purpose of Church discipline is to protect the innocent, especially against such crimes as predatory sexual behavior:

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	===Members who are victims of these sins are innocent of any wrongdoing===		==Members who are victims of these sins are innocent of any wrongdoing==
	#Sexual crimes virtually always require excommunication from the Church, and members guilty of these serious crimes have annotations placed upon their membership record that remain even if they return to full membership. Members guilty of such crimes have a lifetime ban on service with youth, missionary service, and temple service.		#Sexual crimes virtually always require excommunication from the Church, and members guilty of these serious crimes have annotations placed upon their membership record that remain even if they return to full membership. Members guilty of such crimes have a lifetime ban on service with youth, missionary service, and temple service.
	#Members who are victims of these sins are innocent of any wrongdoing. The Church encourages them to seek help, and to receive the healing available to all through the atoning blood of Jesus Christ.		#Members who are victims of these sins are innocent of any wrongdoing. The Church encourages them to seek help, and to receive the healing available to all through the atoning blood of Jesus Christ.

	===Help for victims of abuse===		==Help for victims of abuse==
	Those who have been the victims of the unrighteous acts of others are not guilty of any sin. Latter-day Saints believe that the atonement of Christ can heal all suffering, injustices, and traumas through Christ's grace. Many articles and resources are available, and members with such concerns are encouraged to consult with their local leaders.		Those who have been the victims of the unrighteous acts of others are not guilty of any sin. Latter-day Saints believe that the atonement of Christ can heal all suffering, injustices, and traumas through Christ's grace. Many articles and resources are available, and members with such concerns are encouraged to consult with their local leaders.

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	Abuse includes the physical, emotional, sexual, or spiritual mistreatment of others. The first responsibility of the Church is to help those who have been abused in a kind and sensitive way and to protect those who may be vulnerable to future abuse. Abuse not only harms the body, but also deeply affects the mind and spirit. It often destroys faith and always causes confusion, doubt, mistrust, guilt, and fear. Help the member understand that he or she is not responsible for the abuser’s behavior and that faith can be regained or strengthened and hope and healing can come through the Atonement of Jesus Christ. <ref>''[http://providentliving.org/bishops-guide/abuse-victim Bishop's Guide: Helping Victims of Abuse]'' (on-line, accessed 8 January 2013).</ref>		Abuse includes the physical, emotional, sexual, or spiritual mistreatment of others. The first responsibility of the Church is to help those who have been abused in a kind and sensitive way and to protect those who may be vulnerable to future abuse. Abuse not only harms the body, but also deeply affects the mind and spirit. It often destroys faith and always causes confusion, doubt, mistrust, guilt, and fear. Help the member understand that he or she is not responsible for the abuser’s behavior and that faith can be regained or strengthened and hope and healing can come through the Atonement of Jesus Christ.<ref>''[http://providentliving.org/bishops-guide/abuse-victim Bishop's Guide: Helping Victims of Abuse]'' (on-line, accessed 8 January 2013).</ref>
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	===Mandatory discipline for the perpetrator of the abuse===		==Mandatory discipline for the perpetrator of the abuse==
	Church disciplinary action is ''required'' for a small set of sins, such as murder. Sexual abuse and incest are included in this group:		Church disciplinary action is ''required'' for a small set of sins, such as murder. Sexual abuse and incest are included in this group:

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	===Results of discipline===		==Results of discipline==
	Incest virtually always requires excommunication from the Church:		Incest virtually always requires excommunication from the Church:

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	===Return to Church membership===		==Return to Church membership==
	The First Presidency must approve any restoration of Church membership for those guilty of particularly serious sins, including:		The First Presidency must approve any restoration of Church membership for those guilty of particularly serious sins, including:
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	===Flagging Church membership records===		==Flagging Church membership records==
	Those guilty of abuse of a child and other serious sins which place others at risk have their Church records annotated, and this annotation remains on the record permanently (even in the event of reinstatement in the Church). Only the First Presidency can authorize the removal of such an annotation:		Those guilty of abuse of a child and other serious sins which place others at risk have their Church records annotated, and this annotation remains on the record permanently (even in the event of reinstatement in the Church). Only the First Presidency can authorize the removal of such an annotation:

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	===Abusers are have lifetime ineligiblity for some callings and assignments in the Church===		==Abusers are have lifetime ineligiblity for some callings and assignments in the Church==
	Even if they repent and return to full time activity in the Church, those who commit some crimes are ineligible for some types of Church service. These include:		Even if they repent and return to full time activity in the Church, those who commit some crimes are ineligible for some types of Church service. These include:

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	* Church hotline for leaders who encounter evidence or suspicion of abuse (for details see Handbook 1, [2010], 17.3.2).		* Church hotline for leaders who encounter evidence or suspicion of abuse (for details see Handbook 1, [2010], 17.3.2).
	* {{ldsorg\|Gospel Topics, "Abuse"\|http://www.lds.org/topics/abuse}}		* {{ldsorg\|Gospel Topics, "Abuse"\|http://www.lds.org/topics/abuse}}
	===General authority addresses===		==General authority addresses==
	* {{Ensign1\|author=Gordon B. Hinckley\|article=[http://www.lds.org/ensign/1994/11/save-the-children Save the Children]\|date=November 1994}}		* {{Ensign1\|author=Gordon B. Hinckley\|article=[http://www.lds.org/ensign/1994/11/save-the-children Save the Children]\|date=November 1994}}
	* {{Ensign1\|author=Gordon B. Hinckley\|article=[http://www.lds.org/liahona/2002/07/personal-worthiness-to-exercise-the-priesthood Personal Worthiness to Exercise the Priesthood]\|date=July 2002}}		* {{Ensign1\|author=Gordon B. Hinckley\|article=[http://www.lds.org/liahona/2002/07/personal-worthiness-to-exercise-the-priesthood Personal Worthiness to Exercise the Priesthood]\|date=July 2002}}
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	* {{Ensign1\|author=Richard G. Scott\|article=[https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1992/04/healing-the-tragic-scars-of-abuse Healing the Tragic Scars of Abuse]\|date=May 1992}}		* {{Ensign1\|author=Richard G. Scott\|article=[https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1992/04/healing-the-tragic-scars-of-abuse Healing the Tragic Scars of Abuse]\|date=May 1992}}
	* {{Ensign1\|author=Richard G. Scott\|article=[https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2008/04/to-heal-the-shattering-consequences-of-abuse To Heal the Shattering Consequences of Abuse]\|date=May 1992}}		* {{Ensign1\|author=Richard G. Scott\|article=[https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2008/04/to-heal-the-shattering-consequences-of-abuse To Heal the Shattering Consequences of Abuse]\|date=May 1992}}
	===Other materials===		==Other materials==
	* {{Ensign1\|author=J. Thomas Cearley\|article=[https://www.lds.org/ensign/2006/03/stop-using-words-that-hurt Stop Using Words That Hurt]\|date=March 2006}}		* {{Ensign1\|author=J. Thomas Cearley\|article=[https://www.lds.org/ensign/2006/03/stop-using-words-that-hurt Stop Using Words That Hurt]\|date=March 2006}}
	* {{Ensign1\|author=Sarah E. Miller\|article=[https://www.lds.org/ensign/2008/09/hope-and-healing-in-recovering-from-abuse Hope and Healing in Recovering from Abuse]\|date=September 2008}}		* {{Ensign1\|author=Sarah E. Miller\|article=[https://www.lds.org/ensign/2008/09/hope-and-healing-in-recovering-from-abuse Hope and Healing in Recovering from Abuse]\|date=September 2008}}
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	~~#Members who are victims of these sins are innocent of any wrongdoing. The Church encourages them to seek help, and to receive the healing available to all through the atoning blood of Jesus Christ.~~

	===The Church has a no-tolerance stance toward abuse===		===The Church has a no-tolerance stance toward abuse===
	~~====Statements from Church Sources====~~

	The Church's handbooks emphasize that one purpose of Church discipline is to protect the innocent, especially against such crimes as predatory sexual behavior:		The Church's handbooks emphasize that one purpose of Church discipline is to protect the innocent, especially against such crimes as predatory sexual behavior:

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	Victims of the evil acts of others are not guilty of sin. Church leaders should be sensitive to such victims and give caring attention to help them overcome the destructive effects of abuse. (Handbook 1 [2010], 17.3.2)		Victims of the evil acts of others are not guilty of sin. Church leaders should be sensitive to such victims and give caring attention to help them overcome the destructive effects of abuse. (Handbook 1 [2010], 17.3.2)
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			===Members who are victims of these sins are innocent of any wrongdoing===
			#Sexual crimes virtually always require excommunication from the Church, and members guilty of these serious crimes have annotations placed upon their membership record that remain even if they return to full membership. Members guilty of such crimes have a lifetime ban on service with youth, missionary service, and temple service.
			#Members who are victims of these sins are innocent of any wrongdoing. The Church encourages them to seek help, and to receive the healing available to all through the atoning blood of Jesus Christ.

	===Help for victims of abuse===		===Help for victims of abuse===

	Those who have been the victims of the unrighteous acts of others are not guilty of any sin. Latter-day Saints believe that the atonement of Christ can heal all suffering, injustices, and traumas through Christ's grace. Many articles and resources are available, and members with such concerns are encouraged to consult with their local leaders.		Those who have been the victims of the unrighteous acts of others are not guilty of any sin. Latter-day Saints believe that the atonement of Christ can heal all suffering, injustices, and traumas through Christ's grace. Many articles and resources are available, and members with such concerns are encouraged to consult with their local leaders.

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	===Mandatory discipline for the perpetrator of the abuse===		===Mandatory discipline for the perpetrator of the abuse===

	Church disciplinary action is ''required'' for a small set of sins, such as murder. Sexual abuse and incest are included in this group:		Church disciplinary action is ''required'' for a small set of sins, such as murder. Sexual abuse and incest are included in this group:

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	===Results of discipline===		===Results of discipline===

	Incest virtually always requires excommunication from the Church:		Incest virtually always requires excommunication from the Church:

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	===Return to Church membership===		===Return to Church membership===

	The First Presidency must approve any restoration of Church membership for those guilty of particularly serious sins, including:		The First Presidency must approve any restoration of Church membership for those guilty of particularly serious sins, including:
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	===Flagging Church membership records===		===Flagging Church membership records===

	Those guilty of abuse of a child and other serious sins which place others at risk have their Church records annotated, and this annotation remains on the record permanently (even in the event of reinstatement in the Church). Only the First Presidency can authorize the removal of such an annotation:		Those guilty of abuse of a child and other serious sins which place others at risk have their Church records annotated, and this annotation remains on the record permanently (even in the event of reinstatement in the Church). Only the First Presidency can authorize the removal of such an annotation:

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	===Abusers are have lifetime ineligiblity for some callings and assignments in the Church===		===Abusers are have lifetime ineligiblity for some callings and assignments in the Church===

	Even if they repent and return to full time activity in the Church, those who commit some crimes are ineligible for some types of Church service. These include:		Even if they repent and return to full time activity in the Church, those who commit some crimes are ineligible for some types of Church service. These include:

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	* {{Ensign1\|author=Judy C. Olsen\|article=[https://www.lds.org/ensign/1996/06/the-invisible-heartbreaker The Invisible Heartbreaker]\|date=June 1996}}		* {{Ensign1\|author=Judy C. Olsen\|article=[https://www.lds.org/ensign/1996/06/the-invisible-heartbreaker The Invisible Heartbreaker]\|date=June 1996}}

	~~{{SeeAlso\|Question: Do Mormons believe that sexual assault victims ought to fight to the death?}}~~

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