Bishops and Branch Presidents,
This news article about a woman in the Salem area suing the Church is very sad:
I’m confident the bishop handled this correctly and the Church will stand behind the bishop and fight this. However, it is a good reminder that before accepting a full confession of this sort, it is important that as judges we immediately help the person understand that full repentance must include addressing matters with the law, if the action is also illegal. And that bishops are instructed to call the Church abuse hotline for guidance as to our obligation as clergy..
Just a reminder for all of us to review the procedures in Handbook 1, 17.3.2.
Thank you,
President Lewis
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