Survivor: What AP Missed in AZ Abuse Case

As an adult, I converted to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. While no organization operates perfectly, and there’s always room for improvements, I’ve been impressed by a range of effective systems and practices implemented to protect children in the global church. This is why I was confused to read a recent Associated Press news report characterizing the church as having “a system” to “protect itself from costly lawsuits” by keeping abuse “secret.” In addition to casting suspicion on church motivations, the reporting failed to mention numerous best practices I’ve observed in the church and which I believe should be adopted by organizations more broadly.