Local experts educate church leaders on sexual abuse prevention

The Tallapoosa Baptist Association hosted a Sexual Abuse Prevention Symposium for church and community leaders at 6:30 p.m. May 2.

A group of church leaders came together to bring light to what is often left in the dark. 

Sexual abuse, especially child sexual abuse, can often go unspoken. Brother Craig Carlisle, who mediated the panel discussion Thursday, noted that educating themselves on this topic is one of the first steps in showing victims they care and want to help. While many don’t want to admit it, sexual abuse happens right here in Tallapoosa County and surrounding areas. 

Abigail Murphy is a multimedia reporter for Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc. To contact Abigail Murphy, email abigail.murphy@alexcityoutlook.com.