Statement Regarding GRACE Investigation of Dr. David Pooler
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CSM Research Insights
A Quarterly Digest Bridging Academia, Survivor Journeys, and Expert Perspectives on Clergy Sexual Misconduct (CSM)
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July Digest (2026): Clergy Power Awareness, Vulnerance, DARVO, and More: New and Established Terms for Understanding Clergy Abuse
From established concepts, such as DARVO, to newer terminology, including Clergy Power Awareness, this issue is dedicated to expanding the language we use to understand clergy abuse.
April Digest (2026): Survivors, Scholarship, and Systemic Reform: New Studies and New Legislation
From survivors’ stories to new research and legislative action, this issue traces how truth-telling continues to shape accountability and reform.
January Digest (2026): Routes of Resistance: Exploring Post-Abuse Survivor Responses
From quiet self-care to public advocacy, this issue explores the many ways survivors resist post-abuse harm through everyday choices, education, and community-building.
October Digest (2025): New Perspectives on Clergy Sexual Abuse Across Diverse Contexts
With two studies underway and new publications, scholarship on adult clergy sexual abuse is expanding to encompass a wider range of contexts.
July Digest (2025): First Look: New Research and Reform Efforts Addressing Adult Clergy Sexual Abuse
New and ongoing research expose institutional failures in education, accountability, and survivor care, revealing the urgent need for reform in addressing clergy-perpetrated sexual abuse of adults.
April Digest (2025): Newly Released Literature and Conferences Add to the Discourse on Adult Clergy Sexual Abuse
New research on adult clergy sexual abuse is shaping the conversation through a recently published book, academic articles, and upcoming events, expanding the depth of scholarship in the field.
January Digest (2025): Moral Injury, Moral Entrepreneurs, & the Narrative of "Moral Failure"
Discover the impact of moral injury from clergy sexual misconduct, examine how clergy as "moral entrepreneurs" influence public narratives, and learn how you can contribute to an upcoming study.
October Digest (2024): New Clergy Abuse Research Findings + Secondary Survivors Speak
Discover new insights from research on adult clergy sexual abuse emerging from Australia plus learn about the impact on secondary survivors.
July Digest (2024): Independent Studies Highlight Clergy Abuse Across Denominations
Learn how advocates are utilizing independent research to expose and address the issue of clergy sexual abuse across denominations.