There are some spiritual beliefs and principles that, when taken too far, can be distorted to blame or shame victims of abuse or other forms of trauma, proving harmful and limiting to the healing journey. It’s important to shed light on spiritual frameworks that may hinder or impede a survivor’s journey to authentic healing and can perpetuate a larger victim-shaming discourse in society. Here are seven spiritual philosophies that can be misused to blame the victim and enable abuse.
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Monday, April 10, 2017
FACT office reopened
The FACT Team is back in action at the office. Fyi, if you would like to contact us, our normal operating hours are Monday - Friday 10-6pm EST, or you may contact us via our website at any time.
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
OFFICE CLOSED March 30th until April 9th, 2017
Dear FACT Supporters,
Just to inform you, we will be out of the office on assignment starting tomorrow March 30th until April 9th, 2017. Our offices will reopen April 10th. If you require emergency assistance, please contact 911 and/or (if needed) the suicide prevention hotline at 1-800-273-8255.
You may still send in support requests via our website, but please understand that we will not be able to respond to them until we reopen.
Thank you,
The FACT Team
Just to inform you, we will be out of the office on assignment starting tomorrow March 30th until April 9th, 2017. Our offices will reopen April 10th. If you require emergency assistance, please contact 911 and/or (if needed) the suicide prevention hotline at 1-800-273-8255.
You may still send in support requests via our website, but please understand that we will not be able to respond to them until we reopen.
Thank you,
The FACT Team
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
New Investigation in the works...
The FACT Team is investigating allegations made against an international church for monetary exploitation of members, slave labor, fraud, and other abuses.
Numerous complaints received by our organization list in detail the high-control environment intended to isolate church members from family and friends and control their behavior. Members are also forced to live in subpar conditions and constantly eat very low calorie meals, even when working hard labor for 8-12 hours a day. One church member has already fainted as a result of malnourishment and needed to be hospitalized, while another has recently attempted suicide.
At this time we cannot divulge the name of this church but will provide updates as our investigation develops. Stay tuned...
Numerous complaints received by our organization list in detail the high-control environment intended to isolate church members from family and friends and control their behavior. Members are also forced to live in subpar conditions and constantly eat very low calorie meals, even when working hard labor for 8-12 hours a day. One church member has already fainted as a result of malnourishment and needed to be hospitalized, while another has recently attempted suicide.
At this time we cannot divulge the name of this church but will provide updates as our investigation develops. Stay tuned...
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
FAITH-HEALING BILL ADVANCES TO IDAHO SENATE
Progress is being made in Idaho:
"Legislation that would tweak Idaho's laws allowing families to cite religious reasons for medical decisions without fear of being charged with neglect or abuse is headed to the Idaho Senate. The proposal would amend only Idaho's civil laws to make it easier for judges to get involved in faith-healing cases. The bill does not change the state's religious exemption regarding criminal charges, which is considered the most contentious part of the religious waiver."
"Focus on the exemption has exploded recently Idaho as more attention has been placed on the deaths of children among members of the Followers of Christ — based in southwestern Idaho — from treatable conditions, including pneumonia and food poisoning."
A step in the right direction.
http://ow.ly/sDgj30a83an
"Legislation that would tweak Idaho's laws allowing families to cite religious reasons for medical decisions without fear of being charged with neglect or abuse is headed to the Idaho Senate. The proposal would amend only Idaho's civil laws to make it easier for judges to get involved in faith-healing cases. The bill does not change the state's religious exemption regarding criminal charges, which is considered the most contentious part of the religious waiver."
"Focus on the exemption has exploded recently Idaho as more attention has been placed on the deaths of children among members of the Followers of Christ — based in southwestern Idaho — from treatable conditions, including pneumonia and food poisoning."
A step in the right direction.
http://ow.ly/sDgj30a83an
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