I'm making this petition to remove the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints handbook requirement that when abuse of any kind (physical or sa) is reported to a bishop or other authority figures at a local levels, that they have to call the Church's Abuse Hotline before the authorities such as CPS or Police Force. Too many victims fall through the cracks or are actively ignored in many cases.
I plan to take all signatures of this petition to send to Church Headquarters to show that change is necessary for the protection of victims, many which are children. While I understand why people donate funds this is not what this project is about! The most value you can give me is your signature.
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Reached 500 supporters
August 19, 2025
Reached 100 supporters
August 12, 2025
123 Comments
A church leader should not be exempt from mandatory reporting - especially when those leaders have zero training as counsellors and yet are in positions that warrant such training.
To the men who “failed” to report my abuse, the men continued to welcome their “brother”. To the bishop who told a 12yr girl that “god never gives us more than we can handle” after being raped.
As a victim myself, and a mother now I'd prefer making sure this people won't be able to serve on callings alone with children. I'm all for forgiveness but not putting someone else at risk
This is a no-brainer that will help protect our church community from abusive people that walk among us undetected. The safety of many children matters more than the repentance of one person (who will require many years of rehabilitation and actual legal accountability in order to repent).
The current church handbook instruction to leaders outlining the church’s abuse hotline be contacted before law enforcement protects the church and the church’s name, not the victims. A brand should never be placed above the importance of a child of heavenly parents.
The church isn't safe for children. That needs to change
Put the children’s safety first, as Jesus Christ admonished us to.
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I'm making this petition to remove the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints handbook requirement that when abuse of any kind (physical or sa) is reported to a bishop or other authority figures at a local levels, that they have to call the Church's Abuse Hotline before the authorities such as CPS or Police Force. Too many victims fall through the cracks or are actively ignored in many cases.
I plan to take all signatures of this petition to send to Church Headquarters to show that change is necessary for the protection of victims, many which are children. While I understand why people donate funds this is not what this project is about! The most value you can give me is your signature.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
August 19, 2025
Reached 100 supporters
August 12, 2025
123 Comments
As both a mom and a primary teacher, I believe that every adult in the Church who works with minors should be a mandatory reporter. Children and youth deserve to feel safe at church.
A church leader should not be exempt from mandatory reporting - especially when those leaders have zero training as counsellors and yet are in positions that warrant such training.
To the men who “failed” to report my abuse, the men continued to welcome their “brother”. To the bishop who told a 12yr girl that “god never gives us more than we can handle” after being raped.
As a victim myself, and a mother now I'd prefer making sure this people won't be able to serve on callings alone with children. I'm all for forgiveness but not putting someone else at risk
This is a no-brainer that will help protect our church community from abusive people that walk among us undetected. The safety of many children matters more than the repentance of one person (who will require many years of rehabilitation and actual legal accountability in order to repent).
The current church handbook instruction to leaders outlining the church’s abuse hotline be contacted before law enforcement protects the church and the church’s name, not the victims. A brand should never be placed above the importance of a child of heavenly parents.
The church isn't safe for children. That needs to change
Put the children’s safety first, as Jesus Christ admonished us to.
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As both a mom and a primary teacher, I believe that every adult in the Church who works with minors should be a mandatory reporter. Children and youth deserve to feel safe at church.