Professor Lisa Oakley
“It is clear that all forms of abuse, including spiritual abuse, have been experienced by some within this community, however, there are barriers to being able to discuss, disclose, report and seek support, which need to be addressed.”
Foreword Excerpt: Sacred Trust, Silent Wounds
Shaykh Amer Jamil
“The authors, contributors, and participants of the report have to be commended for their courage and willingness to speak the uncomfortable truth. After reading the Sacred Trust, Silent Wounds report it becomes very clear that a lot of work is required to progress community safety and cohesion. Safe spaces are essential if we have any hope of seeing growth at the community level. Those occupying positions of influence and authority of any community space need to take on board the findings of this report.”
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Professor Ingrid Mattson
“The researchers and practitioners responsible for this report have clearly demonstrated their sincere commitments to the welfare of the Scottish Muslim community in manifest ways; there are two practices I wish to uplift as particularly important.
First, their research is based on “community-led knowledge.” Not only does centring the knowledge of those closest to the experiences of abuse yield better information, it uplifts their dignity, and engages them to be active participants in healing.
Second, the research is accessible and inclusive, focusing not only beyond the “perfect victim” (if there is such a person), but also those whose abuse is often ignored, such as males who have been abused by other males.”
Foreword Excerpt: Sacred Trust, Silent Wounds
