Originally posted by robbie carrobieWould you say that, regardless of whether it is mandatory to report or not, elders or other adults (in your organization) should report cases of child sex abuse and let the authorities deal with the merits of the allegations?
No and it begs belief how you could extricate the idea from my text. Perhaps you might explain your thought process.
Originally posted by GHOST HUNTERFMF attempted to pass himself off as a women on the internet with the sole intent to dupe other people. We are still unaware of what his true motives were. This site allows anyone over the age of thirteen to join, he could have conceivably duped a minor. We simply don't know.
you seem rattled
my opinion is. you are a complete idiot, an obvious 3a with FMF, a liar a bully a coward a bore a total useless chess player
jog on son, your out of your depth
Originally posted by FMFI support mandatory reporting.
Would you say that, regardless of whether it is mandatory to report or not, elders or other adults (in your organization) should report cases of child sex abuse and let the authorities deal with the merits of the allegations?
Originally posted by robbie carrobieThat isn't an answer to the question you were asked. Should cases of child sex abuse be reported to the authorities so they can deal with the merits of the allegations and take action if necessary even if it is not mandatory to report such cases?
I support mandatory reporting
Originally posted by robbie carrobieWhat on earth are you on about?
FMF attempted to pass himself off as a women on the internet with the sole intent to dupe other people. We are still unaware of what his true motives were. This site allows anyone over the age of thirteen to join, he could have conceivably duped a minor. We simply don't know.
Originally posted by FMFYes it did answer the question. Have a think about the implications of mandatory reporting and you will see that it answers the question admirably.
That isn't an answer to the question you were asked. Should cases of child sex abuse be reported to the authorities so they can deal with the merits of the allegations and take action if necessary even if it is not mandatory to report such cases?
13 Feb 16
Originally posted by robbie carrobieWhat about when there isn't mandatory reporting? Should adults in your organization report cases as a matter of course anyway?
Yes it did answer the question. Have a think about the implications of mandatory reporting and you will see that it answers the question admirably.
Originally posted by FMFThat is the policy of Jehovahs Witnesses as far as I am aware.
What about when there isn't mandatory reporting? Should adults in your organization report cases as a matter of course anyway?
A press release issued in 2003 by Jehovah's Witnesses' Office of Public Information stated: "In addition to making a report to the branch office, the elders may be required by law to report even uncorroborated or unsubstantiated allegations to the authorities. If so, the elders receive proper legal direction to ensure that they comply with the law." The Watchtower has outlined the following policy: "Depending on the law of the land where he lives, the molester may well have to serve a prison term or face other sanctions from the State. The congregation will not protect him from this." A 2002 memo to all congregations stated: "Our position is that secular authorities deal with crime while elders deal with sin." Even where there is no mandatory reporting requirement, victims or others having knowledge of an incident of sexual abuse must not be discouraged from reporting it.
13 Feb 16
Originally posted by robbie carrobieSo, which of your posts do you claim has been an unequivocal and head-on answer to either Seitse's or my question?
Once again you have been caught assuming values, sigh if only you were not so self assuming, who knows you may do better.
Originally posted by FMFThis one here, three posts above,
So, which of your posts do you claim has been an unequivocal and head-on answer to either Seitse's or my question?
A press release issued in 2003 by Jehovah's Witnesses' Office of Public Information stated: "In addition to making a report to the branch office, the elders may be required by law to report even uncorroborated or unsubstantiated allegations to the authorities. If so, the elders receive proper legal direction to ensure that they comply with the law." The Watchtower has outlined the following policy: "Depending on the law of the land where he lives, the molester may well have to serve a prison term or face other sanctions from the State. The congregation will not protect him from this." A 2002 memo to all congregations stated: "Our position is that secular authorities deal with crime while elders deal with sin." Even where there is no mandatory reporting requirement, victims or others having knowledge of an incident of sexual abuse must not be discouraged from reporting it.
again perhaps you might to better if you were not so self assuming.