SexViolHist Bib: Cases: Catholic Church Sexual Abuse Cases

»Reports of the sexual abuse of minors by Catholic clergy and members of religious orders have been documented in many countries. From the late twentieth century onward, allegations and investigations revealed long-term patterns of misconduct and, in some cases, failures by Church authorities to address or disclose allegations. Victims were primarily boys, though girls were also affected, with reported ages ranging from early childhood to adolescence. Public awareness increased as many adults came forward years after the alleged incidents, leading to criminal prosecutions, civil litigation, and internal Church reviews.
By the 1990s and early 2000s, major inquiries in several countries identified systemic shortcomings in reporting and responding to abuse. (...) Between 2001 and 2010, the Holy See reviewed roughly 3,000 cases involving priests, some dating back decades, while scholars emphasized that sexual abuse is often underreported, complicating efforts to determine its full scope.« (Extract from: Wikipedia)

K e y w o r d s

I. Chronological Index: Modern History: General

II. Geographical Index: -

III. Topical Index: Types: Offenders: Clergy Sexual Abuse; Victims: Child Sexual Abuse | Offenders: Social Status: Clergymen, Monks, Nuns | Victims: Age and Gender: Female Children, Male Children; Social Status: Nuns

B i b l i o g r a p h y

1. Ancient History: -

2. Medieval History: -

3. Modern History: 17^th Century, 18^th Century, 19^th Century, 20^th Century, 21^st Century