Part 1. The First Response Introduction 1. Best Practices after Betrayal Is Discovered Nancy Myer Hopkins Part 2. Models for Understanding What Happened Introduction 2. Theological Reflection: Naming the Problem Patricia L. Liberty 3. Justice-Making, Ethics: Defining Expectations Deborah Pope-Lance 4. Power and Abuse: Establishing the Context Patricia L. Liberty 5. Conflict Management: Selecting the Right Tools E. Larraine Frampton 6. Systems: Identifying the Roots Candace R. Benyei 7. Grief and Loss: Dealing with Feelings Patricia L. Liberty 8. Trauma Intervention: Planning Strategies for Recovery Deborah Pope-Lance Part 3. Roles and Responsibilities Introduction 9. Afterpastors: Restoring the Pastoral Trust Deborah Pope-Lance 10. Congregations: Further Steps in Healing Nancy Myer Hopkins 11. Victims/Survivors: The Healing Journey Patricia L. Liberty 12. Lay Leaders: Taking Responsibility Loren D. Mellus 13. Paid and Volunteer Staff: Tending Their Overlooked Needs Nancy Myer Hopkins 14. Whistle-Blowers: Persevering Against Injustice Candace R. Benyei 15. Clergy Colleagues: Responding from a Unique Perspective Deborah Pope-Lance 16. Judicatory Leaders: A Resource for Healing Glenndy Sculley 17. Response Teams: Laying a Foundation for Recovery E. Larraine Frampton 18. The Wider Community: Toward Recovery for All Nancy Myer Hopkins 19. Attorneys: Finding the Best Advice Richard B. Couser Part 4. What Do We Do Now? Introduction 20. Integrating the Experience Nancy Myer Hopkins 21. Reassessing the Recovery of the Faith Community