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Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church: The Boston Globe's Spotlight
Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church: The Boston Globe's Spotlight
Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church: The Boston Globe's Spotlight
Thursday 15th August 2019
Dive into the Boston Globe's Spotlight investigation on clergy sexual abuse with survivor Phil Saviano and journalist Mike Rezendes on 'Mental Health News Radio'.
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Get the buttons here!Exposing the Hidden Scars: Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church
I think the reason this happens so often with impunity, or at least it has over the last decades and centuries, is because the abusers are pretty shrewd in who they target and who they groom.
How do you bring a hidden epidemic into the light? This episode of 'Mental Health News Radio' tackles one of the most harrowing issues of our time—sexual abuse within the Catholic Church. Hosts Kristen Sinanta-Walker and Sherry Botwin sit down with Phil Saviano, a survivor of child sexual abuse by a Massachusetts priest in the 1960s.
Phil's courage to speak out in 1992 not only generated national headlines but also played a pivotal role in the Boston Globe's groundbreaking investigation, famously depicted in the film 'Spotlight'. Phil shares his journey from victim to advocate, discussing how he established the New England Chapter of SNAP, a support network for survivors of clergy abuse. His story is not just about personal healing but also about fighting systemic injustice.
The conversation digs deep into the tactics abusers use to groom their victims and how these behaviors go unchecked for decades. Mike Rezendes, a member of the Boston Globe Spotlight Team, joins the discussion to provide an insider’s view of the investigation that won a Pulitzer Prize and brought global attention to this crisis. The episode also sheds light on the mental healthcare system's failings and the urgent need for robust support networks for survivors.
This episode offers a raw and insightful look into the long-lasting impact of sexual abuse and the importance of speaking out. It's a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of abuse and the paths to recovery.