<p>Not many religions are as shrouded in secrecy as the Church</p><p>of Latter Day Saints (LDS) and its progeny. This secrecy cultivates a culture</p><p>that is ripe for abuse to occur. Attorney Peter Janci of <a href="https://www.crewjanci.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Crew Janci LLP</a> represents sexual abuse</p><p>survivors including those abused by LDS and FDLS clergy and rejoins us for this</p><p>episode of the podcast to discuss how the abuse occurs and how we can combat</p><p>it.&nbsp; </p><p>Sexual violence cases involving LDS churches and others</p><p>associated with Mormonism tend to be discussed less often than similar cases</p><p>against Catholic churches because these crimes are reported less often. The</p><p>extent of abuse that occurs is significant, however. Victims of abuse are</p><p>deterred from reporting sexual crimes due to the insular structure of LDS</p><p>churches and those related as well as the fact that these churches are often</p><p>based in states where court statutes stop victims from being able to take legal</p><p>action. </p><p><br></p><p>Tune in to learn more about the history of sexual violence</p><p>in LDS churches and how abuse is often hidden. </p>