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The purpose of this paper is to report the findings of a ground-breaking survey into people's experiences of church and Spiritual Abuse (SA), in a context of issues of…
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to report the findings of a ground-breaking survey into people's experiences of church and Spiritual Abuse (SA), in a context of issues of safeguarding and policy.
Design/methodology/approach
The survey was delivered online between April 2011 and December 2012.
Findings
The findings showed many people had encountered negative church experiences. Most respondents had very limited knowledge and understanding of SA and related support and intervention.
Research limitations/implications
This survey represents the views of a small percentage of those who attend, or have attended, church and further more extensive research is required to provide a more comprehensive understanding. Additionally research is required within other faiths and cultural contexts.
Practical implications
It is evident that there is clearly a need to strengthen current safeguarding policy and practice with regards to SA.
Originality/value
This paper offers an initial insight into the challenges for safeguarding together with some suggested intervention strategies.
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