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Episode 20 of Challenges examines child abuse within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints using survivor accounts, legal documents, and policy discussions. We analyze the Church's involvement with Boy Scouts of America, the helpline reporting system, and leadership responses to abuse allegations. Our exploration covers background checks, tracking systems, and Sam Young's activism. We conclude by questioning what truly creates safe environments for children in religious institutions and what changes might be necessary.

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• Video_Background Checks 1773_MS
• Video: Background Checks_FAIR
• Essay: CA Background Checks_CA
• Essay: LDS Members Deserve_ModernMormonMen
• Video: Church handling abuse_1644_MS
• Video: Scout Abuse Scandal_1640_MS
• Video: Church Abuse Hotline_1639_MS
• Video: Apostles Response to Abuse_1638_MS
• Video: History of how Church handles Abuse_1637_MS
• Video: Sam Young and Youth Protection_59_Mormon.ish
• Video: Child Abuse in Mormon Church_RFM

AI Prompt
Explore child abuse within Mormonism. How big is this problem? What is happening? How is it reported? What actions are taken, by whom, and why? What results? Give examples. What does the Church's words, actions, and omissions tell us about its priorities? Discuss personal

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