Continuing Revelations: Abuse and the Mormon Church & LDS Parallel Justice

Not many religions are as shrouded in secrecy as the Church
of Latter Day Saints (LDS) and its progeny. This secrecy cultivates a culture
that is ripe for abuse to occur. Attorney Peter Janci of Crew Janci LLP represents sexual abuse
survivors including those abused by LDS and FDLS clergy and rejoins us for this
episode of the podcast to discuss how the abuse occurs and how we can combat
it. 
Sexual violence cases involving LDS churches and others
associated with Mormonism tend to be discussed less often than similar cases
against Catholic churches because these crimes are reported less often. The
extent of abuse that occurs is significant, however. Victims of abuse are
deterred from reporting sexual crimes due to the insular structure of LDS
churches and those related as well as the fact that these churches are often
based in states where court statutes stop victims from being able to take legal
action.

Tune in to learn more about the history of sexual violence
in LDS churches and how abuse is often hidden.