Safeguarding: Responding to Members of Religious Orders who have Abused

Описание: 0:00 – Introduction and Welcome
Opening of the webinar by the OISG Commission for Safeguarding; welcoming participants to the discussion on responding to abuse within religious orders.

0:41 – Presenting the Speakers
Introduction of Brother Brendan Geary (Marist Brother and psychologist) and Ms. Nancy Camilleri. Overview of the agenda and technical instructions for group sessions.

1:23 – Prayer and Reflection
A moment of prayer featuring a reading from Leviticus regarding holiness, care for one's neighbor, and the prohibition of exploitation.

5:47 – Psalm of Trust
Listening to "A Trusting Psalm" by Kevin Bates, reflecting on the Lenten season and the need for God’s mercy.

8:25 – Professional Profile: Brother Brendan Geary
An in-depth introduction to Brother Brendan’s background as a clinical psychologist, formator, and researcher in the field of clerical abuse.

11:08 – Presentation Start: The Primacy of Victims
Brother Brendan begins his session by emphasizing the "Paramountcy Principle": the needs and interests of victims must always come first.

14:30 – Perceptions of Clergy Offenders
Analysis of how society, the media, and the Church view abusers, discussing the tension between punishment and pastoral care.

19:04 – The Continuum of Response
A reflection on how to view offenders: as "moral strangers" or as human beings who have committed grave wrongs.

20:35 – Reflection Exercise: Options and Values
A guided exercise for participants to consider the options available in their orders (community living, dismissal, etc.) and the factors influencing these decisions.

31:43 – The "Good Lives Model"
Explanation of Tony Ward’s psychological model: how focusing on positive human goals and accountability can aid in the management of offenders.

35:26 – Direct Experience and Case Studies
Brother Brendan shares real-world examples from his work in Ireland, Scotland, the US, and Australia regarding the management of brothers who abused.

37:54 – Research Findings with Offenders
Presentation of research conducted with eight brothers who admitted to abuse, focusing on their sense of remorse and their ongoing relationship with the Marist Brothers.