This website publishes resources to support

1. Civil legislative reform to prevent the sexual abuse of citizens in religious organisations and by Ministers of Religion; and

2. Public health approaches to prevent the sexual abuse of citizens in religious organisations and by Ministers of Religion.

These resources are relevant to nation states with a responsibility to protect the health and well-being of their citizens, researchers in this field, and advocates for the prevention of abuse.

The Resource Library includes two public submissions made to the New Zealand Abuse in Care - Royal Commission Of Inquiry.

1. Legislative reform to develop a statutory body to assure the safe practice of Ministers of Religion.

2. Data requirements to develop effective public health strategies to prevent the sexual abuse of child and adult citizens within religious organisations.

These public submissions are authored by Dr David Walker PhD. Dr Walker researches widely in public health, governance of the professions and the assurance of the safe provision of care. Dr Walker has a doctorate in public health and holds an adjunct position with University of Sydney, Australia.