Prayers
Prayer for abused children
Lord we have seen and heard the children cry and pour out their
suffering and their pain,
They cry to you to rescue them from the abusers and the shame,
That is unjustly heaped upon them as if they were to blame,
while the abusers walk free and unsullied is their name.
Lord bring the abusers to justice and give the children closure, peace and freedom,
May they know they are the most important in your friendship and your kingdom.
To receive a child you said is to welcome and be one with you ,
Inspire us Lord to fight for their dignity and their rights
and give healing and a life that is wonderful and new.
Amen.
by Father Shay Cullen Profiles in Catholicism
Medical Journal Articles
Castrating Pedophiles Convicted of Sex Offenses Against Children: New Treatment or Old Punishment? by W Winslade; T H Stone; M Smith-Bell; D M Webb SMU Law Review Volume: 51 Issue: 2 January-February 1998 Pages: 349-412
Health care providers' responses to sexually abused children and adolescents: a systematic review by Mona Rahnavardi, Shadab Shahali, Ali Montazeri, and Fazlollah Ahma BMC Health Serv Res. 2022 Apr 4;22(1):441.
Lessons learned from child sexual abuse research: prevalence, outcomes, and preventive strategies by Delphine Collin-Vézina, Isabelle Daigneault & Martine Hébert BMC
PedHITSS: A Screening Tool to Detect Childhood Abuse in Clinical Settings by Philip G. Day, PhD , Jessica Chu, MPH,. Sarah B. Woods, PhD,Kate Bridges Fam Med. 2018;50(10):763-769
Prevention of sexual abuse: improved information is crucial by Hans Zollner, SJ, Katharina A Fuchs, and Jörg M Fegert Child Adolesc Psychiatry Ment Health. 2014; 8: 5.
General Media Articles
Retired NYPD Detective Hired To Help Sexual Abuse Survivors by Tablet
Former choirmaster of Altrincham church jailed for 12 years for decades of abuse against young boys by David Prior Altrincham Today
Biden signs bill eliminating civil statute of limitations for child sex abuse victims by Chloe Folmar The Hill
Surrey paedophile pretended to be woman to target children online and blackmailed his victims by Lorna Hughes Surrey Live
Surrey private school pupil will 'never forget' abuse from paedophile teacher by Christy O'Brien Surrey News
Three brothers have been jailed for grooming and sexually abusing teenage girls in West Yorkshire by BBC News
Perth Catholic school teacher jailed for sexual offences against teenage student by Joanna Menagh Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Mexican faith leader jailed for sex abuse; flock stays loyal by Maria Teresa Hernandez The Associated Press
Mercy Corps: Support for Tania Humphrey by InfoAccount
Arkansas PE Teacher Allegedly Befriended Teen at Basketball Game, Then Sexually Assaulted Him in Her Office by Steve Helling People
More coaches named in South Carolina cheerleader abuse suit by James Pollard The Associated Press
Former Forest Lake teacher sentenced for sexual assaulting 2 students by Tommy Wiita Bring Me the News
Former York Catholic teacher accused of sexual misconduct by Ontario College of Teachers by Kristin Rushowy Toronto Star
47 Canadians arrested, 6 in Toronto, following New Zealand-led probe into 'horrific' online child abuse by CBC News
Bankruptcy judge approves $2.46 billion reorganization plan for Boy Scouts of America by Muri Assunção New York Daily News
Former York Catholic teacher accused of sexual misconduct by Ontario College of Teachers by Kristin Rushowy Toronto Star
Lawsuit claims Mercy Corps mishandled sex abuse investigation by Courtney Vaughn Portland Tribune
Records Describe Investigation Of Youth Ministry Volunteer Charged With Child Sex Abuse by Terri Jo Neff Arizona Daily Independent News Network
Records Describe Investigation Of Youth Ministry Volunteer Charged With Child Sex Abuse by Terri Jo Neff Arizona Daily Independent News Network
Using religion to protect sexual predators unjustifiable: Azalina by The Vibes
Difference between troubled child sex abuse survivors vs. the thriving survivor by Adam Horowitz Law
Lawsuit accuses Kingston polygamist leaders of sexual abuse, fraud, child labor by Daniel Woodruff KUTV
Boy Scouts plan to exit bankruptcy approved, signaling end to largest sex abuse case of its kind by Cara Kelly USA Today
Action by Church and State needed to protect children from abuse by Father Shay Cullen Profiles in Catholicism
Wolf, legislative leaders agree to prioritize constitutional amendment for child sex abuse victims by Ivey DeJesus Patriot-News
Church leaders challenged to oppose human trafficking and child abuse by Father Shay Cullen Profiles in Catholicism
The healing and causes of childhood sexual abuse by Fr. Shay Cullen Preda Foundation
‘We will die first’ – religious abuse survivors speak up after exclusion from government payouts by Steve Kilgallon Stuff
Why all the people of God must take some responsibility for clericalism by Hatty Calbus The Tablet
Former FBI Child Sex Abuse Expert on What Parents Should Know About “Grooming” by GoLocalProv
Good judges bring justice to child victims of sexual abuse by Father Shay Cullen The Manila Times
Former CPS teacher gets 50 years in prison for sexually exploiting boy in Indiana by CBS Chicago
Calif. Teacher Who Sexually Abused Minor Gets No Jail Time, Despite Victim's Mom's Request for Maximum Penalty by Steve Helling People
The sexual predators plaguing Indonesian schools by Siktus Harson UCA News
Man admits to having sex with underage victim "50 to 100 times" by SBG San Antonio
San Antonio man sentenced to life in prison without parole for child sex abuse by KSAT
Over 1,000 children in English town were sexually exploited, inquiry finds by Andrew MacAskill Reuters
Indonesian Catholic lawyer calls for stricter action against child abusers by Katharina Reny Lestari UCA News
Stronger action needed against child abuse by Shervonne Hollis The Nassau Guardian
Alleged child abuse investigation still ongoing by Jessica Jacoby WHET
Failure to report child sex abuse that occurred before change in law is still punishable, rules Supreme Court by Notes from Poland
Sexual abuse by prominent Catholic figure: Superior did not make police report as victims insisted on keeping matters private by Gabrielle Andres Channel News Asia
R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison for federal racketeering and sex trafficking charges by Sonia Moghe and Dakin Andone CNN
Government refuses to cover rising aged care costs by CathNews
Ghislaine Maxwell sentenced to 20 years for helping Jeffery Epstein abuse young girls by Bevan Hurley and Megan Sheets Independent
Former BOCES teacher accused of raping 13-year-old by: Harrison Gereau News10
Hanna Boys Center named in additional child abuse allegations, along with other Catholic institutions by Chase Hunter Sonoma Index-Tribune
Alexandria police arrest man accused of raping child by Abigail Constantino WTOP
NC man gets 12-19 years for sex crimes with 3-year-old by Bethany Fowler CBS 17
Pennsylvania principal charged with having years-long sexual relationship with high school student by David K. Li NBC News
Survivor Story: Kateri Lirio by Awake Milwaukee
Pennsylvania principal charged with 30 counts of sexual contact with a student by Asher Notheis Washington Examiner/MSN
Boukamp convicted on all charges after traveling to engage in sex with 14-year-old Lubbock girl by KCBD
Springfield man charged with lewd battery on 15-year-old by: S. Brady Calhoun My Panhandle
The Statute of Limitations for Sexual Abuse Reform Movement Marches On! by Adam Horowitz Law
West Jordan primary teacher pleads guilty to sex abuse at sleepovers he hosted by Jeremy Harris KUTV
Blake Burleson: Attorney general must pursue church sex predators by Blake Burleson Waco Tribune-Herald
School knew about abuse claims against former vice-principal as far back as 1993 by Ciaran O'Neill Independent
Louisiana Legislature passes ‘fix’ to make it easier for sex abuse victims to sue by Julie O'Donoghue Louisiana Illuminator
Good judges bring justice to victims of child sex abuse by Shay Cullen UCA News
Girls Gymnastics Coach, 71, Convicted Of Sexual Assault by John Ferak Patch
South Carolina man charged for allegedly raping 4-year-old by Bethany Fowler WBTW
Warsaw church responds: Pastor admits to affair with minor 20 years ago by WSBT
Man sentenced for aggravated sexual assault of a child by Micah Allen CBS7
Ex-deacon sent to prison for abusing girls when he should have been behind bars by Steve Hughec Times Union
A pastor quits over 'adultery,' but a woman says she was 16 when he abused her by Bill Chappell NPR
Bill Cosby Is Back in Court for Allegedly Sexual Assaulting a 15-Year-Old by Audra Heinrichs Jezebel
Former soldier gets prison for sexual contact with child by The Associated Press
Guy-Alleyne: Victims coming forward to report abuses, 25 years later by Corey Connelly Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
Professor gets new job after pedophilia research caused stir by The Associated Press
Retired music teacher convicted of raping student sentenced by The Associated Press
Church must support law to stop child abuse in Philippines by Father Shay Cullen UCA News
Child abuse spreads like the coronavirus by Father Shay Cullen UCA News
Oklahoma Catholic high school sued for $75M over alleged sex abuse by Katie Yoder, Catholic News Agency/Catholic World Report
Springfield Catholic soccer coach placed on administrative leave, mandatory report filed by Wyatt D. Wheeler Springfield News-Leader
We have a responsibility to safeguard vulnerable children and adults by Janet E. Deinanaghan Global Sisters Report
Former minister breaks silence on child-abuse reports: ‘A lot of ugly in Trinidad and Tobago’ by Clint Chan Tack Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
Calls for the Queen to say sorry over major church child abuse scandal in Canada by Russell Myers Daily Mirror
Late Edmundston priest accused of sexually assaulting mother and son for 10 years by CBC
Historical sexual abuse of children on Canadian military bases results in lawsuit against federal government by Jill Crotea Global News
Girl, 10, called 911, accused her cop father of sexually abusing her; officer was charged with misdemeanor by SUN-TIMES/Fox32
The scandal of online sexual abuse of Filipino children by Father Shay Cullen UCA News
Sentence for one of the men charged with abusing a 4-year-old boy in Stone County by Bil Tatum, and Carrie Winchel Ozarks First
Former Journey Church Workers Accused Of Abusing Children by Anton Carillo Christianity Daily
What they wore: Amish Country exhibit spotlights sex abuse by Peter Smith The Associated Press
Ex-CCSD teacher pleads guilty to lewdness charge by Katelyn Newberg Las Vegas Review-Journal
Legal loophole in MA leaves teens vulnerable to sexual predators by Victoria Price WHDH-TV
Catholic high school music teacher, 47, admits raping one child and a series of other sickening sex attacks on youngsters in his care – as parents say they were kept in the dark by Jade Hobman Daily Mail
5 Former Capital Christian School Students Accuse Teacher Of Abuse, Say School Covered It Up by Olivia Cavallaro Christianity Daily
Legal loophole in MA leaves teens vulnerable to sexual predators by Victoria Price WHDH-TV
Dodgeville daycare director on leave during police investigation by Tim Elliott WMTV
Iowa’s dangerous safe base for abusers by Kathryn Robb and Kylie DeWees The Gazette
22 children and one adult brought to safety from online child sexual exploitation, 3 suspects arrested by International Justice Mission
Two Million Filipino Children Abused Online during Pandemic by Father Shay Cullen
Stephen Mills: Don’t tell us it’s too late to get justice by Stephen Mills Tribune-Review
Celebrity L.A. cantor Nathan Lam finds a soft landing after sexual misconduct allegations by Arno Rosenfeld The Jewish News of Northern California
Religious Sect Accused of Condoning Child Marriage by Linda Mujuru Global Press Journal
Judge sentences man to life for ‘evil’ sex abuse of kids by The Associated Press
Texas Youth Pastor Charged with Child Molestation; More Victims Come Forward by Sarah Einselen The Roys Report
Ex-Catholic school principal sentenced to 45 years for sex crimes by Jacob Gallant WTOK
Dilworth School sex abuse: Former teacher pleads guilty by Craig Kapitan NZ Herald
Sexual abuse happens not only in the church, but also in ‘good Christian homes.’ by Sharon Donohue Lexington Herald Leader
Indonesia passes landmark bill to tackle sexual violence by Aljazeera
Mesquite Police Department arrests youth pastor on sexual assault of a child allegations by Megan Cardona Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Closed faiths including Gloriavale, Jehovah’s Witnesses now included in Royal Commission into Abuse in Care by Michael Morrah NewsHub
Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care widens scope by Susie Ferguson Radio New Zealand
Playwright David Mamet claims on Fox News that teachers ‘are inclined’ toward pedophilia by Corky Siemaszko NBC News
Some survivors of child sex abuse shut out of legal process by Michelle Del Rey Times Union
Preventing Child Abuse | ‘Fight for that kid’: Law enforcement, court professionals work to seek justice by Dave Sutor Tribune-Democrat
Abuse in the Church is Heartbreaking--How Can We Do Better? by Elizabeth Melendez Fisher Good The Better Samaritan
Some survivors of child sex abuse shut out of legal process By Michelle Del Rey Times Union
Seven alleged child predators arrested in recent North Las Vegas joint operation by 3.News
Preventing Child Abuse | ‘Fight for that kid’: Law enforcement, court professionals work to seek justice by Dave Sutor Tribune-Democrat
Missouri regulates boarding schools after abuse allegations by Jim Salter The Associated Press
Politics, profits rob poor millions of Covid-19 vaccines by Ben Joseph UCA News
The Philippines' secret pandemic of child sexual abuse by Father Shay Cullen UCA News
Former Michigan troop leader arraigned on sex abuse charges by The Associated Press
Sexual abuse survivors share stories to persuade lawmakers to end statute of limitations by Christina Vitale WJAR-TV, NBC-10
Dunedin college to be renamed after sexual abuse cover-ups by Daisy Hudson Radio New Zealand
Child sexual abuse survivors urge Kansas lawmakers to take action by Rebekah Chung KSNT-TV
New lawsuit alleges members of Hope Haven sexually abused man when he stayed at home in 1970s by Kylee Bond WGNO
‘Serious failures’ over sex and drugs incidents at Catholic school by Helen Pidd The Guardian
Teacher charged with sexually abusing student at Catholic school, prosecutor says by Anthony G. Attrino Star-Ledge
WATCH: Northern Ireland Executive formally apologizes to victims and survivors of abuse by Shaene O'Brien IrishCentral
Ex-Macomb County Boy Scout leader charged with sexually abusing 2 children by Cassidy Johncox WDIV-TV NBC-4
“They are evil”: Ex-Twelve Tribes members describe child abuse, control inside little-known religious cult By Shelly Bradbury The Denver Post /The Mercury News
Midlands Voices: All victims of sexual abuse deserve chance at justice by Mark Heffron Omaha World-Herald
Two more Mount St. Mary administrators out following sexual assault allegations by Shelby Montgomery KOCO-TV
Man sentenced to 100 years in grandson's beating death by KHQ
Florida mother pleads guilty to murder of daughter, 5, who she reported missing by Phil Helsel NBC
Singapore Catholic to plead guilty to sexually abusing teenagers by UCA News
Catholic Schools president on leave following diocese investigation by Skylar Rispens Misssulian
Kanakuk issues new statement on camp child sex abuse; survivor calls it ‘disgusting’ by Gregory J. Holman Springfield News-Leader
Southern Baptist leaders apologize to sex abuse survivor by Deepa Bharath The Associated Press
Japan's baffling failure to protect children from sex abuse by Cristian Martini Grimaldi UCA News
The Power Of The Innocent by Fr. Shay Cullen The Preda Foundation
Indonesian principal given life term for raping 13 students by Adi Marsiela The Associated Press/Yahoo News
Former church employee sentenced to 20 years in abuse case by The Associated Press/ Crux
Ex-Marine sentenced for traveling to Cambodia for child sex by The Associated Press/KTAR
He Donated His Kidney and Received a $13,064 Bill in Return by Anjeanette Damon ProPublica
Boy Scouts win over key abuse-survivors group on bankruptcy plan by Becky Yerak and Andrew Scurria Wall Street Journal/Fox News
A 33-year-old Christian camp counselor is accused of sexually touching child, becomes first charged in abuse investigation in Wisconsin by Laura Schulte Journal Sentinel
Opinion: Statutes of limitations for sex crimes further punish survivors. It’s time to end them. by Rachel Korberg The Washington Post
Authors reckon with the aftermath of childhood sexual abuse by Kendra Hanna KUOW-FM
Former teacher and student at Citipointe Christian College say school’s religious dogma left them scarred by Caroline Riches SBS News
Push for tougher sentences in Indonesia sex assault cases by Aisyah Llewellyn Aljazeera
Ex-Indiana minister sentenced to ten years for child molestation by The Reporter-Times
The Real Story of Cheer on Netflix Is the Bravery of Abuse Survivors by Brittney McNamara Teen Vogue
A new child sexual abuse law opens a window for victims by Rachel Saurer KXRM
A new child sexual abuse law opens a window for victims by Rachel Saurer KXRM
Abusers are everyday people and their victims are not faceless statistics by Catherine Deven Press and Journal
Ex-Michigan House Speaker Accused of Sexually Assaulting Teen, Who Is Now His Sister-in-Law by Justin Klawans Newsweek
Agreements-in-Principle reached on compensation and long-term reform of First Nations child and family services and Jordan’s Principle by Andrew MacKendrick Indigenous Services Canada
Music performance allows contemplation on sex abuse crisis by Sarah Salvadore The Catholic Reporter
Athens Orphanage Under Investigation for Sexual Abuse of Young Boys by Stacey Harris-Papaioannou Greek Reporter
Judges deem law addressing child sex abuse unconstitutional by The Associated Press
Abuse in care inquiry ‘needs to hear from more’ Pasifika survivors – lead counsel by Jake McKee Radio New Zealand
U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, Colleagues Urge White House, DOJ to Reinvigorate Work to Prevent, Investigate, Prosecute Sexual Exploitation of Children by Sierra Sun Times
Decades of sexual abuse against Charlotte-area Boy Scouts alleged in new lawsuits by Michael Gordon Raleigh News & Observer
Boy Scouts secure $800 million from Chubb insurer for sex abuse settlements by Maria Chutchian Reuters
Fury as charities fail to cough up a penny for Scots sex abuse survivors’ fund by Gordon Blackstock Daily Record
Reader encourages sexual abuse victims to speak up in SWC Lieflander investigation by The Current
Boy Scouts Sex Abuse: As 82,000 Survivors Consider $1.9B Settlement, Some Say Org. Still Isn’t Safe by KC Baker People Magazine
Adult survivors of Catholic clergy abuse in Sacramento call for justice by Giacomo Luca KXTV
Clergy abuse survivor Saviano lauded at funeral for courage by Mark Pratt The Associated Press/Crux
Former paperboys await justice after suing Gannett for allowing sexual abuse four decades ago by Mariya Manzhos Poynter
OLSW launches investigation into former music instructor by Debbi Christinck Toronto Star
Adult survivors of Catholic clergy abuse in Sacramento call for justice by Giacomo Luca KXTV
Clergy abuse survivor Saviano lauded at funeral for courage by Mark Pratt The Associated Press/Crux
Eliminate the statute that helps child abuse by Editorial Board Star-Ledger
Police appeal after arrests made in connection with Guildford child sexual exploitation probe by Eleanor Fleming SurreyLive
Ghislaine Maxwell accuser says she met Trump at 14 and flew with Prince Andrew by Victoria Bekiempis The Guardian
As sex abuse lawsuit window closes, long road for victims by David Porter and Mike Catalini The Associated Press
Sexual abuse ‘destroyed childhoods’ of boarding school pupils, inquiry finds by UK News
Irvine: Catholic boarding school slated at child sex abuse inquiry by Andy Hamilton Irvine Times
Expert Witness on ‘Grooming’ Behavior for Child Sexual Abuse Can Testify Against Ghislaine Maxwell at Trial, Judge Rules by Adam Klasfeld Microsoft News
More than 850 sexual abuse lawsuits have been filed as deadline approaches for past claims by Ted Sherman nj.com
Germany: Crimes involving child sexual abuse images almost double by Deutsche Welle
Virginia youth leader arrested on sexual battery charges by Katie Yoder Catholic News Agency
Wife of Trump-Backed Senate Candidate Sean Parnell Claims He Strangled Her, Beat Their Children by Althea Legaspi Rolling Stone/Microsoft News
How a 2005 Ohio ‘tort reform’ law has cost child rape victims millions by Jake Zuckerman Ohio Capital Journal
No more impunity for child rapists in the Philippines by Shay Cullen UCA News
Rescuers of sexually abused children attack them too by Shay Cullen UCA News
The Sex-Offender Test by the Marshall Project
Pedophiles Abuse Children while Court of Appeals Sleeps by Father Shay Cullen Profiles in Catholicism
Only 10% of sexual abuse of minors cases are dealt with thoroughly – report by Ariella Marsden Jerusalem Post
Sex abuse scandal at Thai school sparks outrage. Parents speak out after school administrators try to bribe them to hush up the sexual assault of boy by James Lovelock UCA News
Former St. Joseph, Bergen Catholic teachers accused of abuse as lawsuit deadline nears by Deena Yellin The Record
No more impunity for child rapists in the Philippines by Shay Cullen UCA News
Rescuers of sexually abused children attack them too by Shay Cullen UCA News
Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry: Boy abused by teacher at school by BBC
Northern Ireland police to probe abuse at church-run homes by The Associated Press/Global Sisters Report
Camp run by Catholic religious order had 5 staffers later accused of child sex abuse by Robert Herguth Chicago Sun Times
More Child Abusers to be Jailed for Life by Father Shay Cullen Profiles in Catholicism
Unprecedented demand for ACC from sex abuse victim by CathNews New Zealand
Book Reviews/Commentaries
Unprotected by Billy Porter Reviewed by David Oliver USA TODAY/Microsoft News
Film Reviews/Commentaries
Procession Reviewed by Todd Gilchrist The Wrap/Microsoft News
Television Reviews/Commentaries
The Real Story of Cheer on Netflix Is the Bravery of Abuse Survivors by Brittney McNamara Teen Vogue