Publication

1998 - Haworth Pastoral Press, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

49,250 words, Guess

Page Count

197 pages

Identifiers

and 7 more
  • ISBN-139780789004529
  • Goodreads2261148
  • Library of Congress Control Number97037001
  • OCLC Control Number37546745
  • Better World Books9780789004512
  • Better World Books9780789004529
  • Open LibraryOL689924M

Classifications

  • DDC262/.1
  • LCCBV4392.5 .B45 1998
  • LCCBV4392.5 .B45
and 2 more
  • LCCBV4392.5.B45 1998
  • LCCBV 4392.5 .B45 1998

Description

In Understanding Clergy Misconduct in Religious Systems, you'll take an incisive look at why sexual misconduct occurs in religious systems and how to implement proactive strategies for holistic change. Applicable to both Jewish and Christian communities, this illuminating exploration takes a look at the psychology behind scapegoating, why it is perpetuated, and how you can quell the damaging tradition of silence. Understanding Clergy Misconduct in Religious Systems helps you see leaders of religious institutions in a way that the world has been afraid to see them--in a glass clearly. Enriched w.

Description

"In Understanding Clergy Misconduct in Religious Systems, you'll take an incisive look at why sexual misconduct occurs in religious systems and how to implement proactive strategies for holistic change. Applicable to both Jewish and Christian communities, this illuminating exploration also takes a look at the psychology behind the inevitable scapegoating that occurs in these situations, why it is perpetuated, and how you can avoid the damaging tradition of silence that allows the trauma to continue its destructive work, impairing congregations for years to come."--BOOK JACKET.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Understanding clergy misconduct in religious systems: scapegoating, family secrets, and the abuse of powerHaworth Pastoral Press1998-01-01

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