A pastor with tears in his eyes told me that his daughter had been sexually abused. He and his family were getting little support from the church, the community, and especially from the police."We are still pursuing, "he said.This heartbreaking story is all too common. A Kenyan study found that 15.6% of girls and 6.4% of boys experience sexual violence.Phil Morrison's doctoral research in churches across Kenya found widespread sexual abuse of children. Yet almost nothing was being done about it. As Christians, we can do better! We can change that story. Using this book, protect your family. Prevent abuse in your NGO. Shield children at your church. Discover practical principles to prevent abuse. Learn what to doin case abuse is reported. Find out what the Bible and contemporary case studies can teach us about abuse. Dive into tough and often misunderstood topics, such as cultural risk factors, forgiveness, discipline, and justice.Together we can dry tears and keep children safe and smiling.
