Have we seen a purpose statement for the IHART investigations? Have we read any clearly stated goals that they have committed to? I don't recall that we have. So my only resource for information is the NTM website.
http://usa.ntm.org/child-protectionIn order to ensure that children are protected to the best of our abilities, and to address any outstanding issues from past abuse, New Tribes Mission USA is sponsoring independent reviews of all past reports of child abuse that occurred in NTM settings. http://usa.ntm.org/historical-reviewsAs a part of our commitment to child safety, NTM USA continues to commission independent reviews of historical allegations of abuse. Most recently, a review of the eastern region of Brazil was finalized and given to the NTM USA Executive Board. The review confirmed that there were incidents of abuse, in the time period between 1983 and 1998. In response to the review, NTM USA has amended the employment records of five former members to now indicate dismissal and/or permanent removal from membership from NTM USA as a result of their actions against children. The board has also carried out additional recommendations from an independent panel including notifying the Sending Churches of the outcomes of the review and sending letters of apology to those indicated by the review team. Information from the review has been shared with those directly involved and with law enforcement.
In the future, as reviews of other regions are concluded, we will follow through on recommended outcomes in the same manner. Our prayer is that God will use these reports to make us more aware and vigilant in our efforts to provide a safe and healthy environment for children.Goals: protect children and address outstanding issues from past abuse.
Is Pat Hendrix's primary job just to confirm that children were abused?
Is that confirmation going to come in the form of highly specific reports that would instantly reveal the victims' identity?
Who is confirming the fact that the New Tribes culture set the stage for abuse of all kinds: not just sexual and physical, but
spiritual and emotional as well? Who is going to address the blunt truth that parents were pressured to abandon their children in boarding schools, leading to life-long struggles with trust and relationships? Who is going to confront the leaders who ignored, minimized or covered up evidence of child abuse?
Who?? Who???