Episode 5 of Architecture of Abuse discusses how the LDS Church’s teachings around sexuality create a perfect storm for silence and abuse. Hosts Alyssa Grenfell and Tim Kosnoff are joined by sex therapist Natasha Helfer, and expert on undue influence, Dr. Steven Hassan, to examine how members are conditioned from childhood to ignore internal discomfort, how spiritual  hierarchy undermines personal revelation, and how the church often reframes criminal acts as “sins,” blurring the lines between repentance and justice.

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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lkh9pKHao7S0N_zjj7ryfxGDMKYYi49j/view

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Every case is unique and should be considered and handled on a case-by-case basis. Under current law, and after decades of experience bringing cases against institutions like the LDS Church, it is our professional opinion that there is no mechanism to handle CSA-related claims other than individually. Under current law we do not anticipate that, without substantial changes to the law, there will be a mechanism—class action, consolidated cases, federal multi-district actions, or anything else—that will allow these claims to proceed on anything other than an individual basis. They are all simply too fact dependent. For inquiries about legal representation, visit kosnoff.com

Hosts | Alyssa Grenfell & Tim Kosnoff

Executive Producers | Lindsay Hansen Park & Eric W. Phillips

Producer | Lizzy Bean

Researcher | Emily Sellers