Facts of Interest

The conclusion that child molesters are never cured comes from interpreting data that indicates pedophiles are wired differently in their psycho-sexual makeup, which is at the core of human self identity. What this means for church leaders is the man who has molested children in the past can never again be trusted, even if he has the best intentions and shows all indications of change. It can be assumed that the temptation remains, and that it is sometimes a strong temptation. David Grimm, a marriage and family therapist who has worked extensively with sex offenders and victims stated: “It’s not curable, but the best you can hope for is to engage the person’s conscience so they don’t want to create new victims.” Page 27

These are direct quotes from the book by Attorney Voyle A. Glover, Protecting Your Church Against Sexual Predators: Legal FAQs for Church Leaders

FAQ – Christ forgives sinners. So if a repentant child molester comes into my church, shouldn’t I treat him just as I would any other sinner?

Answer: No! If you do that, you may one day be called to account for your failure to recognize the danger posed by such an individual. Ignorance may not be a valid defense.

These are direct quotes from the book by Attorney Voyle A. Glover, Protecting Your Church Against Sexual Predators: Legal FAQs for Church Leaders

FAQ - What does a child molester look like?

Answer: He looks like you, especially if you are a man.  Pedophiliac child molesters are invariably male. Although there are some female molesters, they are few and their victims are typically males in their teens. The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children reports: “In both clinical and nonclinical samples, the vast majority of offenders are male.” Page 15

These are direct quotes from the book by Attorney Voyle A. Glover, Protecting Your Church Against Sexual Predators: Legal FAQs for Church Leaders

Sexual predators within our congregations have dramatically increased the legal liability for Christian churches. Children and teens are sexually assaulted within the church. This is a matter of primary concern to every church member and particularly to every church leader. Child molesters sit in our pews. They come to our picnics. They may even teach. We have been infiltrated, and we better wake up and take necessary protection measures. Page 7

These are direct quotes from the book:

Glover, Voyle A, Protecting Your Church Against Sexual Predators: Legal FAQs for Church Leaders

FAQ What ages of children need protection against child molesters?

Answer: All children from infants to teenagers, are at risk

All ages of children are at risk, depending somewhat on the psycho-sexual makeup of the individual offender. However, one age group, boys and girls ages 8 to 12, seems to be more frequently targeted than others. In working with sexual predators and their victims, David Grimm has found that the typical child molester is drawn to children between the ages of 8 and 12 years, children whose bodies have not matured. Page 35

These are direct quotes from:

Glover, Voyle A, Protecting Your Church Against Sexual Predators: Legal FAQs for Church Leaders