Adult Clergy Sexual Abuse: A Roadmap for Reporting, Recovery ...

Nathaniel J Patrick

• 16 januari 2026
• 9798233354489

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Adult Clergy Sexual Abuse: A Roadmap for Reporting, Recovery, and Reclaiming Your Autonomy is a compassionate, trauma‑informed guide for adults affected by clergy sexual abuse, including survivors, advocates, and faith leaders.

Written by Nathaniel J. Patrick, the book explains how spiritual authority and power imbalance can be weaponized in relationships that are legally and ethically fiduciary rather than truly consensual. It breaks down the stages of grooming, identifies institutional betrayal and DARVO tactics, and clarifies why adult clergy sexual abuse is often minimized or misunderstood.

Readers will find practical guidance on documenting abuse, reporting clergy sexual misconduct, navigating legal and ecclesiastical systems, and communicating with family, faith communities, and support networks. Through reflective questions, survivor affirmations, and a comprehensive appendix with tools and templates, this book helps readers protect their well‑being, pursue accountability, and reclaim their personal and spiritual autonomy.