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The nature and scope of the problem of sexual abuse of minors by Catholic priests and deacons in the United States, 1950-2002 : a research study conducted by the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, the City University of New York : for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Title
The nature and scope of the problem of sexual abuse of minors by Catholic priests and deacons in the United States, 1950-2002 : a research study conducted by the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, the City University of New York : for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Format
Book
Published
Washington, D.C. : United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, c2004.
Description
285 p. : ill., forms ; 28 cm.
URL
http://www.usccb.org/nrb/johnjaystudy/
Other contributors
John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Catholic Church. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Portion of title
Sexual abuse of minors by Catholic priests and deacons in the United States, 1950-2002
Other titles
Victor Cheney Collection
Notes
"February 2004". "Report is based upon surveys provided by 195 dioceses and eparchies of the United States and its terroritories, representing 97% all diocesan priests in the United States and 142 religious communities, representing approximately 64% of religious communities and 83% of all religious priests"--Executive summary. Includes bibliographical references (p. 191-206). Also available in electronic form on the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Web site.
Contents
  • Preface and acknowledgements
  • Executive summary
  • pt. 1. The mandate for the study
  • pt. 2. Prevalence of abuse of youths under 18 by Catholic priests and deacons
  • pt. 3. The priests and deacons accused of sexual abuse
  • pt. 4. Incidents and allegations of child sexual abuse
  • pt. 5. The response from the dioceses and religious communities
  • pt. 6. Costs to dioceses and religious communities
  • Appendix
  • Literature review
  • Pt. I. Literature review
  • pt. II. Annotated bibliography.
Kinsey subjects
Child victims. Catholic Church. Clergy. Catholic sex ethics.
ISBN
1574556274 9781574556278

Holdings

Library
Blmgtn - Kinsey Institute Library (by appointment only)
Call Number
208 N27 2004
Location
Auxiliary Library Facility - Kinsey Institute