Child Development Foundation Rescues Abuse Victims

Child Development Foundation:

CHILD DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION. Here in Belize up to 6 young women went to the public recently alleging abuse by a well-known worship leader. Not only should we deeply empathize with them, we should pray for complete healing. And thank God we have counselors like those at Child Development Foundation.

CDF, a Christian organization, came to the rescue when the first victim, her family & church sought help. Led by attorney Diana Shaw, CDF has more than two decades of experience with such cases. For three years, we’ve had CDF on our CareBelize.com/help list of counselors that pastors refer to for extra help.

Upcoming training in counseling abuse victims

All of these counselors know you can’t come up with instant solutions when you’re dealing with long-term effects of sexual abuse. While victims must be separated from perpetrators, both need extensive in-depth counseling. And the churches should lead the way, especially when one of our own is the alleged abuser. For that reason CDF will be holding another series of seminars in September.

Last year the evangelical association promoted CDF counseling training seminars. But few attended. Now, this can work to the good if Christians & churches learn the basics of dealing with abuse situations.

As Jesus said, “Things that cause people to sin (lit. scandals) must come. But woe to the person through whom they come” (Lk. 17:1). And He was referring especially to little children. The church must set an example in finding mature solutions when scandals come. And helping others to mature, while guarding vulnerable little children until they mature too.

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