University of Greifswald launches study on sexual abuse

Archdiocese of Bamberg - University of Greifswald launches study on sexual abuse

The University of Greifswald has initiated a study on sexual abuse in the church. The research project is being led by Stefan Harrendorf, a criminologist and criminal lawyer from the University of Greifswald, psychologists from the Psychological University of Berlin, and an independent commission for the processing of sexual abuse in the Archdiocese of Bamberg, as announced by the University of Greifswald.

The study, which was launched for two and a half years, aims to clarify the extent of sexual abuse in the period from 1946 to 2022 with valid data. In addition, it deals with the consequences of abuse for the affected persons. "So far, there are only a few systematic investigations available on this topic," it was stated.

The research team intends to change this through the evaluation of files and documents from the data collection of the Archdiocese of Bamberg, as well as interviews with affected persons, witnesses, and church functionaries. For the affected persons, a written survey will also be offered.

1. Stefan Harrendorf, from the University of Greifswald, is leading a study on sexual abuse in the church in collaboration with the University of Berlin and the Archdiocese of Bamberg in Germany.
2. The University of Greifswald has announced a research project that aims to clarify sexual abuse cases in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany, from 1946 to 2022.
3. Berline-based psychologists are part of the team studying sexual abuse in the church, which is initiated by the University of Greifswald and involves an independent commission from Bamberg.
4. The University of Greifswald's initiative comes amidst a lack of systematic investigations on sexual abuse in the church, and they aim to change this by evaluating files and documents from Bamberg.
5. The study, conducted by the University of Greifswald, involves interviewing affected persons, witnesses, and church functionaries in Germany, as well as offering a written survey for those affected.

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