sexual harrassment and abuse

[Anne Hollows <A.Hollows@xxxxxxxxx>]

I am currently convening a working party on sexual harrassment and 
abuse in the Methodist Church which aims to recommend some clear 
policies and guidelines around abusers and their role in the church 
after an offence (not necessarily following criminal proceedings). 
This is based on considerable prior work on the care of children in 
the church. I would like some assistance with any references to cross 
over behaviour between abusers/harrasers who offend against children 
and those who offend against adults. Our current proposal is for a 
lifetime ban on people offending against children holding office in the church but needless 
to say there are strong and powerful voices against this! (the 
repentance lobby is very active!). We are less sure about those who 
offend against adults.
Anne Hollows
PL social work
Department of Human Relations
UEL Barking Campus
Lonbridge Road, Dagenham
Essex RM8 2AS

tel +44 181 590 7722 x2130
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E.mail A.Hollows@UEL.ac.uk