Look-back window results in nearly 100 allegations against the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Summary

Nearly 100 childhood sexual abuse allegations have emerged against the Mormon church (LDS) in California under a three-year legal window for adult survivors.

Multiple plaintiffs claim church leaders sexually abused them and that officials protected abusers rather than victims, handling cases as “matters of sin” without reporting to police.

Lawsuits allege an LDS “help line” suppressed abuse reports rather than aiding victims.

The church denies allegations, citing “discrepancies” in claims while asserting it takes abuse seriously and has prevention protocols in place.

  • @andros_rex
    5•24 hours ago

    rarely from pediatricians and other medical professionals

    There are huge issues with abuse in congregate care. “Troubled teen” facilities and inpatient facilities that care for foster or “unwanted” children. A “troubled teen” who is sexually abused can be written off as “manipulative” or lying for attention. (The requirements and pay for working in such facilities are both minimal.)

    “Dr.” Phil was cheered for sending several children to Turnabout Ranch - many children were sexually or physically abused there.

    The problem will occur any time there’s an imbalance of power and access to the vulnerable. Institutions that deal with children must face this fact and enact policies to protect children.