Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Screening prospective members for sexual abuse in their background

[Chris Hansen (itschrishansen]

With all due respect, wIth that logic, many of us women, (many of whom have
been abused by multiple men), would do the same for any man turning up
wanting to join the community.
Help me understand how this is different?

On Sun, 27 Feb 2022 at 15:23, Jim Bronson <jimbronsonashland [at] gmail.com>
wrote:

> Wow, interesting sharings on the listserv showing how we can see this issue
> so differently.  Thanks to all who have weighed in.  I believe getting this
> mentionable and considered will strengthen our communities.
>
> Full disclosure: I was sexually abused by a dear person to me who happened
> to be a catholic priest.  To be completely clear, if a catholic priest
> showed up as a prospective member at River Song I would be needing to find
> out about his relationship history, any behavioral treatment he may have
> experienced, and what his addictions may be.
>
> Does that disadvantage anybody?  Does that discriminate against people who
> have grown and learned after a mistake made earlier in their lives?  I am
> sorry for that, if it is so, but this is the best I can do in a complex
> situation where I feel justified in building a safe environment and being
> more at ease from predatory assaults.
>
> Thanks for considering this difficult and nuanced issue.  I would love to
> continue a respectful exchange with any who will
>
> Jim Bronson
> River Song Cohousing Community
> Eugene, Oregon
> jimbronsonashland [at] gmail.com
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