Part 1. The First Response Introduction 1. Best Practices after Betrayal Is Discovered Nancy Myer Hopkins Part 2. Models for Understanding What Happened Introduction 2. Theological Reflection: Naming the Problem Patricia L. Liberty 3. Justice-Making, Ethics: Defining Expectations Deborah Pope-Lance 4. Power and Abuse: Establishing the Context Patricia L. Liberty 5. Conflict Management: Selecting the Right Tools E. Larraine Frampton 6. Systems: Identifying the Roots Candace R. Benyei 7. Grief and Loss: Dealing with Feelings Patricia L. Liberty 8. Trauma Intervention: Planning Strategies for Recovery Deborah Pope-Lance Part 3. Roles and Responsibilities Introduction 9. Afterpastors: Restoring the Pastoral Trust Deborah Pope-Lance 10. Congregations: Further Steps in Healing Nancy Myer Hopkins 11. Victims/Survivors: The Healing Journey Patricia L. Liberty 12. Lay Leaders: Taking Responsibility Loren D. Mellus 13. Paid and Volunteer Staff: Tending Their Overlooked Needs Nancy Myer Hopkins 14. Whistle-Blowers: Persevering Against Injustice Candace R. Benyei 15. Clergy Colleagues: Responding from a Unique Perspective Deborah Pope-Lance 16. Judicatory Leaders: A Resource for Healing Glenndy Sculley 17. Response Teams: Laying a Foundation for Recovery E. Larraine Frampton 18. The Wider Community: Toward Recovery for All Nancy Myer Hopkins 19. Attorneys: Finding the Best Advice Richard B. Couser Part 4. What Do We Do Now? Introduction 20. Integrating the Experience Nancy Myer Hopkins 21. Reassessing the Recovery of the Faith Community Citește tot Restrânge