Publications
Picking Up The Pieces - A survival guide for victims of childhood sexual abuse - published 15th August 2008
Written by Graham Wilmer and fellow survivors, this book will be of real help to survivors, counsellors and all other professionals working with victims of child abuse. 'Picking up the pieces' answers all those difficult questions - like how to tell someone that you have been sexually abused; who to tell; what will happen next;where to get help and what type of help is available. It includes first hand information on how sexual abuse affects children and their development, and unique insights into the mental health problems that often occur later in life, resulting from abuse. It also includes an up-to-date, comprehensive review of the criminal and civil law in England in relation to victims of abuse, and the moving and disturbing accounts of more than fifty survivors of child abuse - voices of courage, who have told their stories here, many for the first time ever, to help other victims understand that they are not alone and they can recover. Picking up the pieces will be published on 15th August 2008. If you want to order more than one copy, contact us at lanternproject@yahoo.co.uk for a discount.
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Proud To Be Me
An invaluable survival guide for victims of childhood sexual abuse. Essential reading for all victims of sexual abuse and those who look after them.
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Proud To Be Me II
A brilliant new survival guide for victims of domestic abuse. This powerful book will be of real help to anyone who has suffered domestic abuse, as well as GPs, police officers, social workers and all carers working with vulnerable people.
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Conspiracy of Faith - Fighting for Justice after Child Abuse
Disturbing, inspiring and very moving. Graham Wilmer's story of his traumatic childhood experiences and his struggle to expose the truth and fight for justice. "One of the best written books I've read about the impact of child abuse" Peter Garsden - Vice President - Association of Child Abuse Lawyers.
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Categories
The Protection of Children in Church and Society
'The Church recognises the personal dignity and rights of children towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care. The Church, and individual members of it, undertake to do all in their power to create a safe environment for children and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse. The Church authorities will liase closely with statutory agencies to ensure that any allegations of abuse are promptly and properly dealt with, victims supported and perpetrators held to account.'
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List of Roman Catholic priests accused of sex offences
List of Roman Catholic priests accused of sex offenses
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FAQ's - COPCA
Please find listed below Frequently Asked Questions regarding Child Protection. Frequently Asked Questions regarding Criminal Record Bureau checks will be added at a later date.
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Useful links
The following links provide further information about child abuse and the Catholic Church.
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VOTF - Ireland: Letter to Irish Bishops' Conference
The most complete and articulate formulation of the sexual abuse issue by Roman Catholic priests seen so far.
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