Remember: The abuse was not your fault. There are professionals who can help.
- You can call local police about the abuse. Dial 911 in most locations in the US, 999 or 112 in the UK, 112 in many parts of Europe, or a different emergency number.
- In the United States, you can call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1.800.656.4673 (800.656.HOPE) for 24/7 confidential, private support.
- If you are interested in speaking with a lawyer experienced in representing survivors of sexual abuse, visit https://www.ldssurvivorclaim.com.
Legal Questions
LDS Sex Abuse Articles
- My bishop covered up sexual abuse or failed to report it. What can I do?
- How to Find Convicted Sex Offenders in your LDS ward: 4 simple steps
Abuse Survivor Support Organizations
Floodlit has reviewed information about these organizations and believes they may be able to provide you with helpful information.
- RAINN – Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
- SNAP Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests
- Protect Every Child
- 21st Century Saints
- Holding Out HELP
- Relentless Hope
RAINN is the largest anti-sexual violence organization in the US. It has a free resources page you can use. RAINN also has an online anonymous chat tool where you can get immediate help.
Note: While these resources may be useful, their listing here does not constitute an endorsement.
Mormon Sexual Abuse Case Videos
LDS Sex Crime Websites
- Mormon Coverup – Why does the LDS Mormon Church ask their members to report sexual abuse to the church instead of law enforcement? What if your child has a Mormon teacher?
Books About LDS Sexual Abuse
- Iron Legacy: Childhood Trauma and Adult Transformation by Donna Bevan-Lee
- Loose Cannons: A Memoir of Mania and Mayhem in a Mormon Family by Diana Cannon Ragsdale
- STRAY: a journey in, through, and out of faith by Sarah Jane Pyper
- The Sins of Brother Curtis: A Story of Betrayal, Conviction, and the Mormon Church by Lisa Davis
Suggest a Sex Abuse Resource
We hope you find these LDS abuse survivor resources useful.
Please contact FLOODLIT or tell us anonymously about any helpful resources you’ve found.