Creating a consistent culture of safeguarding in church and society : perspectives from Africa / editors, Lawrence Daka, Beatrice Mumbi Gikonyo.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Daka, Lawrence, editor, contributor.

Gikonyo, Beatrice Mumbi, editor.

Jesuit Conference of Africa and Madagascar, issuing body.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sex crimes--Religious aspects--Catholic Church--Prevention--Congresses.

Sex crimes.

Child sexual abuse--Religious aspects--Catholic Church--Prevention--Congresses.

Child sexual abuse.

Child sexual abuse by clergy--Africa--Congresses.

Child sexual abuse by clergy.

Sex crimes--Africa--Prevention--Congresses.

Child sexual abuse--Africa--Prevention--Congresses.

Sexual abuse victims--Africa--Congresses.

Sexual abuse victims.

Church and the world--Catholic Church--Congresses.

Church and the world.

Child sexual abuse--Prevention.

Church and the world--Catholic Church.

Sex crimes--Prevention.

Africa.

Sub-Saharan Africa.

Genre:

Conference papers and proceedings.

Physical Description:

195 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

[Kenya] : Jesuit Conference of Africa and Madagascar (JCAM), 2022.

Summary:

"This book opens a new path to multidisciplinary inquiry and constructive conversation by academics and practitioners about the global phenomenon of sexual abuse in the context of the church and society in Africa. The book offers an opportunity for formation and capacity building for the Christian community, leaders and pastoral agents. In this way this volume aims to inform research, study, formation and practice"-- Back cover.

Contents:

Theme 1: Theology, conversion and ecclesial leadership. Combating clericalism and patriarchy as instruments of abuse in church and society / Dr. Josée Ngalula

Responsibility, accountability, and transparency : the role of leadership in protection and safeguarding / Professor Lawrence Daka, S.J.

Renewing the theology : "the Church as body of Christ" in the age of sexual abuse of children and vulnerable adults by leaders in the church / Dr. Joachim Zoundi, S.J.

Empowering the faithful as agents of change : a view from the pew / Professor Philomena Mwaura

Promoting a consistent culture of protection in the Society of Jesus, cultural challenges, and best practice / Tina Campbell

Theme 2: Culture, spirituality and society. 'A woman is a child with long feet' : proverbs and protection of children / Dr. Joyce Kinyanjui and Dr. Sara Ruto

African spirituality in the service of protection and safeguarding / Dr. Annemarie Paulin-Campbell

Family in child safeguarding in Africa : challenges and indications for the role of the church and ecclesial institutions / Josephine N. Waweru and Dr. Beatrice W. Churu

Media ethics in the age of abuse : challenges, prospects and lessons learned / Fr. Russell Pollitt, S.J.

Theme 3: Formation, theological education and empowerment. Holistic formation and accompaniment of victims of sexual abuse in religious communities / Fr. Noel O. Nwadike, S.J.

Theological education to embody a culture of protection and safeguarding of life / Dr. Jean Messingué. S.J.

Breaking the code of silence : empowering individuals and communities to address sexual abuse in the Catholic Church and society in Africa / Dr. Solange Sahon Sia

Conclusion : proposals on the way forward.

Notes:

"Proceedings of a colloquuium organized by the Jesuit Conference of Afria and Madagasar (JCAM) held in 2021"--Page 8.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9789914996210

9914996213

OCLC:

1380695765