Mormon abuse cases

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/mormon-abuse-cases

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How big is Mormon abuse cases?Survivor support, institutional accountability, and the implementation of robust safeguarding policies
2. What is the nature of allegations?Confirmed and alleged instances of abuse, prominently including child sexual abuse
3. What is the institutional affiliation?Individuals associated with churches and leadership within the Latter Day Saint movement
4. What is a Mormon abuse case?It is when someone in the church, like a leader or member, hurts another person, especially a child, and it is reported or proven.
5. Why do some people say abuse happens in churches?Because sometimes people in positions of trust, like clergy, can misuse their power and hurt others.

Latter Day Saint movement: A religious tradition originating in the 19th century, with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as its largest branch.
Child Sexual Abuse: Any sexual activity involving a person below the legal age of consent, causing severe harm.
Institutional Accountability: The obligation of organizations to be answerable for their actions and decisions.