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::[h]ave been convicted of sexual abuse. (Handbook 1 [2010], 4.4) | ::[h]ave been convicted of sexual abuse. (Handbook 1 [2010], 4.4) | ||
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+ | ==#2: Help for victims of abuse== | ||
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+ | 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. Resources include: | ||
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+ | * ''[http://store.lds.org/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product3_715839595_10557_21044_-1__196062 Responding to Abuse: Helps for Ecclesiastical Leaders]'' (booklet) | ||
+ | * ''[http://store.lds.org/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product3_715839595_10557_21044_-1__195736 Preventing and Responding to Spouse Abuse]'' (pamphlet) | ||
+ | * ''[http://store.lds.org/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product3_715839595_10557_21044_-1__195741 Preventing and Responding to Child Abuse]'' (pamphlet) | ||
+ | * ''[http://store.lds.org/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product3_715839595_10557_21044_-1__215002 Protect the Child: Responding to Child Abuse]'' (DVD) | ||
+ | * ''[http://store.lds.org/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product3_715839595_10557_21044_-1__196695 Responding to Abuse: Helps for Bishops] (DVD) | ||
+ | * 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}} | ||
+ | * {{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}} | ||
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To see citations to the critical sources for these claims, [[../CriticalSources|click here]]
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The Church's handbooks emphasize that one purpose of Church discipline is to protect the innocent, especially against such crimes as predatory sexual behavior:
Likewise, victims of such crimes are innocent of sin:
Church disciplinary action is required for a small set of sins, such as murder. Sexual abuse and incest are included in this group:
Incest virtually always requires excommunication from the Church:
The First Presidency must approve any restoration of Church membership for those guilty of particularly serious sins, including:
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:
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:
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. Resources include:
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