29 Apr 2013
Two child abuse scandals are current rocking the United Kingdom where the Brahma Kumaris leaders covered up similar events within the cult and dragged their heels for years, not enacting any child protection measures and putting their own reputations first.
In one case, surrounding popular VIP charity worker Jimmy Saville, the allegations and arrest relate to events as long as 40 years ago. In an other case, at Welsh care homes, the North Wales chief constable Mark Polin told victims ...
And to abusers ...
Different standards apply in India where parents and police can be cheaply bought off, and BK parents even moreso. All it takes is sweet talk, karma lessons, loving stares from their spiritual leaders, and by being given holy sweeties. Such is the culture of blame upon followers and institutional irresponsibility that if something bad happens to you ... "It's your karma ... no one forced you to be a BK". An exoneration which does not apply to the children of Brahma Kumari adherents.
Child abuse and damage has happened within the Brahma Kumaris on a mental, emotional and sexual level; from the effects of the apocalyptic philosophy, to unnecessary strains and the breaking up of families and the neglect of children by followers instead devoting their time to the BK centers.
It's understood that, despite the matter being brought to the attention of the high level within the cult the multiple perpetrators of the sexual abuse have never been reported and have avoided justice.
In one case, surrounding popular VIP charity worker Jimmy Saville, the allegations and arrest relate to events as long as 40 years ago. In an other case, at Welsh care homes, the North Wales chief constable Mark Polin told victims ...
"It's never too late to report abuse ..."
And to abusers ...
"If you believe the passage of time will reduce the resolve of ... any police force to identify people who are still alive and to bring them to justice, you are sorely mistaken."
Different standards apply in India where parents and police can be cheaply bought off, and BK parents even moreso. All it takes is sweet talk, karma lessons, loving stares from their spiritual leaders, and by being given holy sweeties. Such is the culture of blame upon followers and institutional irresponsibility that if something bad happens to you ... "It's your karma ... no one forced you to be a BK". An exoneration which does not apply to the children of Brahma Kumari adherents.
Child abuse and damage has happened within the Brahma Kumaris on a mental, emotional and sexual level; from the effects of the apocalyptic philosophy, to unnecessary strains and the breaking up of families and the neglect of children by followers instead devoting their time to the BK centers.
It's understood that, despite the matter being brought to the attention of the high level within the cult the multiple perpetrators of the sexual abuse have never been reported and have avoided justice.
Wales child abuse: Operation Pallial inquiry finds evidence of 140 claims
105 abuse victims contact police
An independent investigation examining claims of historical child abuse at children's homes in north Wales has found "significant evidence of systemic and serious sexual and physical abuse". Investigators in Operation Pallial have found evidence of 140 allegations of historical abuse between 1963 and 1992. They also say 76 new complainants have come forward.
The claims centre on 18 homes involving offences against boys and girls aged between seven and 19.
Operation Pallial officials said their report reveals that phase one of the investigation has resulted in the collection of significant evidence of systemic and serious sexual and physical abuse of children whilst in care. The new inquiry followed a victim's claims that 1970s report only uncovered a fraction of the abuse.
Des Mannion, NSPCC national head of service in Wales, said: "This latest investigation is a major step forward investigating claims of wide spread child abuse. Many who have been waiting decades for justice and for their voices to be heard have now finally found the courage to come forward and we mustn't fail them this time."