(…or what we didn’t say in an attempt to keep it short, and are now saying anyway because not saying it is being used to discredit our concern) Wow. Here’s a big, hearty thank you! to all of you who responded to our call to action. Your words and energy and care for survivors and people vulnerable to abuse are invaluable. We have yet to see what kind of impact your outpouring of support will make in the policy and procedure decisions of the Mennonite institutions you contacted, but I am positive that your voices are making a difference. When you speak up, you let decision-makers know that there are countless people watching and expecting that care and justice for survivors of sexual violence will be the unambiguous goal and motivation of their response to learning that they have been complicit in abuse perpetrated by their employees. Keep it up, friends. I also want to address and clear up a matter of confusion that has been brought to our attention by several of you who have received email responses from those you contacted. Some of you have been told that OSU is mistaken to report that the authority of the Panel […]
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