Part 1. The First Response Introduction1. Best Practices after Betrayal Is DiscoveredNancy Myer Hopkins Part 2. Models for Understanding What HappenedIntroduction2. Theological Reflection: Naming the ProblemPatricia L. Liberty3. Justice-Making, Ethics: Defining ExpectationsDeborah Pope-Lance4. Power and Abuse: Establishing the ContextPatricia L. Liberty5. Conflict Management: Selecting the Right ToolsE. Larraine Frampton6. Systems: Identifying the RootsCandace R. Benyei7. Grief and Loss: Dealing with FeelingsPatricia L. Liberty8. Trauma Intervention: Planning Strategies for RecoveryDeborah Pope-Lance Part 3. Roles and ResponsibilitiesIntroduction9. Afterpastors: Restoring the Pastoral TrustDeborah Pope-Lance10. Congregations: Further Steps in HealingNancy Myer Hopkins11. Victims/Survivors: The Healing JourneyPatricia L. Liberty12. Lay Leaders: Taking ResponsibilityLoren D. Mellus13. Paid and Volunteer Staff: Tending Their Overlooked NeedsNancy Myer Hopkins14. Whistle-Blowers: Persevering Against InjusticeCandace R. Benyei15. Clergy Colleagues: Responding from a Unique PerspectiveDeborah Pope-Lance16. Judicatory Leaders: A Resource for HealingGlenndy Sculley17. Response Teams: Laying a Foundation for RecoveryE. Larraine Frampton18. The Wider Community: Toward Recovery for AllNancy Myer Hopkins19. Attorneys: Finding the Best AdviceRichard B. Couser Part 4. What Do We Do Now?Introduction20. Integrating the ExperienceNancy Myer Hopkins21. Reassessing the Recovery of the Faith Community