Thousands of chlidren abused by German Protestant church
the Protestant Church in Germany (EKD) has faced numerous accusations of sexual violence over the past few decades. The study, released on Thursday, revealed that at least 1,259 individuals within the religious organization have been accused of misconduct. However, the researchers underlined that these numbers are only a fraction of the total instances of sexual violence within the EKD.
- World
- AFP
- Published Date: 06:28 | 25 January 2024
- Modified Date: 06:28 | 25 January 2024
A study into child sex abuse in the German Protestant church estimated that the number of minors who fell victim may be as high as 9,355.
The study published on Thursday had made the estimate after reviewing 2,225 documented cases of wrongdoing and identified 1,259 potential perpetrators.
The figure based on the available evidence was just "the tip of the tip of the iceberg", author Martin Wazlawik said at a press conference.
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