Southern Baptist Convention Sexual Abuse | SBC Sexual Abuse Lawsuits
Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) failed to prevent and covered up hundreds of cases of sexual abuse committed by pastors, staff and leaders, a report released on May 2022 revealed. Now, SBC needs to be held accountable. If you were sexually abused, know that our team of attorneys is fully prepared to fight for you, seek justice and hold the Southern Baptist Convention accountable. Call 504-684-4430 or Send Us a Message immediately. Remember: everything you share with your lawyer is confidential.
The attorneys at Peiffer Wolf are committed to providing first-class legal representation to clients who are survivors of sexual abuse and/or sexual assault. We are very compassionate, and we will guide you or your loved one through the entire process. It is our goal to achieve justice for those who have suffered at the hands of others.
Southern Baptist Convention Sexual Abuse Lawsuits | What happened?
“Leaders of the Southern Baptist Convention, America’s largest Protestant denomination, stonewalled and denigrated survivors of clergy sex abuse over almost two decades while seeking to protect their own reputations.” (NPR)
Survivors of sexual abuse covered by the Southern Baptist Convention are seeking justice after a report revealed decades of sexual abuse committed by hundreds of abusers, including ministers, pastors, teachers, volunteers and members. A list, previously kept secret by SBC, was finally published in May 2022 with the names of the alleged abusers.
“From as early as 2007, an EC staff member maintained a list of reports of abuse, the report said; however, there was no indication that EC staff ‘took any action to ensure that the accused ministers were no longer in positions of power at SBC churches.'” (CNN)
The report by Guidepost Solutions reveals a shocking reality. The Southern Baptist Church refused to share information with its own Executive Committee Trustees, claimed that the SBC was not responsible for the actions of each of its churches, failed to inform members when reported or convicted sexual abusers had active roles in the CBS and its Churches, and even went as far as preventing a task force to investigate the abuses.
Southern Baptist Convention Sexual Abuse Lawsuits | Are you a survivor?
It is paramount to hold the perpetrators accountable. This incdues sexual predators and the Southern Baptist Church, that failed to provide a safe environment and/or did not respond properly upon being notified about the abuses.
Even if your abuser is not listed in the documents released by the Southern Baptist Church or if the abuse occurred before 2007, you may still have a case.
Peiffer Wolf has successfully handled hundreds of cases on behalf of sexual abuse and sexual assault survivors. Our cases include sexual assaults in religious institutions, rideshare (Uber and Lyft), universities and schools, fraternities, clinics and hospitals, workplace, among others.
If you were sexually abused, know that our team of attorneys is fully prepared to fight for you, seek justice and hold the Southern Baptist Convention accountable. Call 504-684-4430 or Send Us a Message immediately. Remember: everything you share with your lawyer is confidential.
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If you were sexually abused, know that our team of attorneys is fully prepared to fight for you, seek justice and hold the Southern Baptist Convention accountable. Call 504-684-4430 or Send Us a Message immediately. Remember: everything you share with your lawyer is confidential.
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