Uncomfortable Reality
Abuse, the Bible and the Church
by Co-ordinated by Dr Marlene Hickin
Paperback
Price: £6.99
Publisher:CCPAS (Churches Child Protection Advisory Service
Published:2004
ISBN:978-0-953-43555-5
GoodBookStall Review:
What do you do when you hear something unpleasant or shocking about somebody you know?
This book addresses that dificult question and others. Written by a group of people with first-hand experience of the problems child abuse can create for the abused, their families and the churches to which abused and abuser may belong. This is an excellent introduction to this subject. Examples of Case Studies help the reader to understand the various issues and follow the text more closely. Chapters such as ‘Stumbling Blocks in Facing Reality’ and ‘Biblical, Theological and Systemic Aspects’ enable a thorough discussion of the basic problems while fully comprehending the awkwardness of anyone thrust into a situation of needing to act. This is what CCPAS exists for – to help, support and advise on best practice.
Only available through CCPAS, see Links page for details
Reviewer: Mary Bartholomew (28/05/08)
What do you do when you hear something unpleasant or shocking about somebody you know?
This book addresses that dificult question and others. Written by a group of people with first-hand experience of the problems child abuse can create for the abused, their families and the churches to which abused and abuser may belong. This is an excellent introduction to this subject. Examples of Case Studies help the reader to understand the various issues and follow the text more closely. Chapters such as ‘Stumbling Blocks in Facing Reality’ and ‘Biblical, Theological and Systemic Aspects’ enable a thorough discussion of the basic problems while fully comprehending the awkwardness of anyone thrust into a situation of needing to act. This is what CCPAS exists for – to help, support and advise on best practice.
Only available through CCPAS, see Links page for details
Reviewer: Mary Bartholomew (28/05/08)
