Sexual Offending and Restorationby Mark Yantzi |
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"An important guide for working through these complex issues in a community. Pastors and church leaders can find direction from Yantzi’s wisdom, gained from working professionally with sexual abuse victims and offenders."
-Brice Balmer, Addictions Counselor, Pastor
Mark Yantzi provides new methods for dealing with the pervasive problem of sexual abuse. He shows caring ways to confront and support those who have offended. Yantzi also calls for understanding and compassion toward those victimized by sexual wrongdoing.
His unique approach is illustrated through many case examples and the candid dialogue between victims and offenders. Readers hear authentic voices and share in the process toward healing and growth. This book honors the words of victims, offenders, their families, and communities.
Ultimately, relationships are the vital links that restore our sense of being connected to the world around us and enable us to find our own healing paths. As we nurture our relationships, we will find the healing we all need.
"In a respectful and sensitive manner, Yantzi uses his understanding of sexual offending, his groundbreaking work with facilitated dialogue, and his compelling arguments to apply restorative justice to sexual abuse issues." -Deborah Ingraham, Activist for Restorative Justice, Former Incest Survivor Litigant
About the Author
Mark Yantzi, Kitchener, Ontario, has been a coordinator with the Sexual Abuse Treatment Program of Community Justice Initiatives since 1982.