This story keeps getting ickier. From radaronline.com:
After Josh Duggar admitted to his parents Jim Bob and Michelle that he had fondled multiple minor females in his home, his parents say they were swift to move into action, and get him treatment. Only RadarOnline.com can reveal the faith-based center, founded by a controversial figure.
Radar has identified the facility as the Insitute in Basic Life Principles Training Center in Little Rock, founded by Bill Gothard. Gothard was previously accused of sexually grooming and inappropriately touching young women in his ministry, and while he was later cleared of any wrongdoing, he resigned amid the scandal.
Today, the centers claim to “strengthen individuals and families through sound Biblical teaching and character development opportunities and to demonstrate Christ’s love through serving,” according to a church website.
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More about Gothard from wikipedia.com:
On February 27, 2014 the Board of Directors of the Institute in Basic Life Principles placed Gothard on indefinite administrative leave while it investigated claims that he sexually harassed and molested several female employees.[31] The claims had been publicized on Recovering Grace, a website and support group for former followers of Gothard's teachings.[32] As many as 34 women who worked for Gothard claim that he harassed them; four claim that he molested them,[1] and one of the accusers claims that Gothard molested her when she was 16 years old.[33]
On March 6, 2014—a week after the investigation started—Gothard announced his immediate resignation as president of the IBLP. According to ATI administrative director David Waller, Gothard felt compelled to resign in order to comply with a directive in the Gospel of Matthew to "go and be reconciled" if "your brother or sister has something against you."[34]
On June 17, 2014 IBLP issued a statement,[35] summarizing the investigation conducted by "outside legal counsel". In it they noted that although no criminal activity was uncovered, Bill Gothard had acted in an "inappropriate manner" so "is not permitted to serve in any counseling, leadership, or Board role within the IBLP ministry".
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Raw Story acquired this IBLP handout, which outlines their process of counseling sex abuse victims:
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Note Step 4:
4. Why Did God Let it Happen?
Result of defrauding by:
-Immodest dress
-Indecent exposure
-Being out from protection of our parents
-Being with evil friends
And Step 6:
6. If abused was not at fault:
God compensated physical abuse with spiritual power.
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Their sex abuse counseling sounds more like slut shaming. Also, what kind of place treats female victims and male molesters at the same facility? Oh right - the kind where the founder himself is a child predator.
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