Jehovah’s Witnesses Child Sexual Abuse – 2002 BBC Panorama Report

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„Suffer the little children“ by BBC Panorama filmed in 2002. This is an investigative report on the growing child sex abuse problem within the Jehovah’s Witness organisation.
Some interesting notes:
Governing Body member Ted Jaracz who appears 35 minutes into this video, allegedly raped Pat Garza when she was a young child while he was a District Overseer http://bit.ly/2lJ4oIf

Timeline of events relating to Ted Jaracz:
• 1956
Lloyd Barry requests Jaracz to leave the Australian branch for undisclosed reasons. It was later rumoured his ousting was due to certain allegations. Sent on circuit work with wife.
• 1960’s
Served as District Overseer.
• 1971
Jaracz conveniently declares himself „anointed“. In the background he knew about Knorr’s plans to increase the number of GB members to 11, then later to 18 (see January 1, 1977 Watchtower).
• 1972
A directive was issued from the Governing Body (GB) stating Elders „need not delete fellow elders“ who’d confessed to being pedophiles provided „several years“ (later defined to 2-3 years) had passed. This policy was heavily enforced by Jaracz in 1974 which served to protect pedophiles in positions of authority.
• 1974
Jaracz was appointed GB member and was soon nicknamed „The Boss“ by GB members because he was arrogant and was hardlined about everything. Many noted Dan Sydlik would not socialise with Jaracz.
• 1976
Jaracz appointed head of Service Department over the global Body of Elders, and installed on two of the most important Governing Body committees, Service and Teaching. He was now one of the most powerful men in the WBTS.
• 1991
Jaracz was furious about the printing of an Awake article dealing with CSA (October 8, 1991 Awake!). The article was influenced by an essay written by CSA survivor Mary Woodard http://bit.ly/2kbSA0T (side note: the article suggested victims seek professional help, which meant eventually the names of perpetrators from within the organization began to be revealed). No wonder Jaracz was panicked by the article.
• 1992
Jaracz tries to block printing of a follow up article dealing with CSA (April 8, 1992 Awake!) but was overruled by Jack Barr. In the same year, Jaracz issues secret instructions to key CO’s and DO’s to intimidate CSA victims into silence by threatening them with disfellowshipping if they dare accuse Watchtower elders and ministerial servants of molestation. http://bit.ly/2m9abXT
• 1994
Barb Anderson accessed a confidential file containing reports of complaints and noticed CO Guy Pierce was one of the most active enforcers of Jaracz‘ victim silencing policy. Interestingly, Pierce was later rewarded for his loyalty by being appointed to the GB in 1998.
• 2002
Jaracz was accused of raping Pat Garza when she was a young child while he was a District Overseer. http://bit.ly/2lJ4oIf
• 2010
Jaracz passed away.

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