... obstacles put in place by churches of all denominations, victims are beginning to speak out. key words professional abuse vulnerability power and consent church guidance In the last eight to ten years as founder and co-ordinator of MACSAS,2 a group for clergy abuse victims, I have supported women and men...

...Frances Blunden; Jo Nash This paper describes the work of the Prevention of Professional Abuse Network (POPAN). Professional abuse is described with an analysis of the contacts the organisation has received. There is also an analysis of the nature of abuse described and the effects of abuse...