Multiple people have provided ACNAtoo with a text message that a @ChurchRez member sent to congregants, warning them of a convicted sex offender who has been attending Rez for the past three years.
abc7chicago.com/john-hays-river-forest-pastor-reverend/144522/
While we cannot independently confirm the actions of the message’s author, we can confirm the validity of the situation addressed. ACNAtoo advocate Audrey Luhmann also learned of John Hays' attendance from sources outside @ChurchRez.
On Friday, Oct. 28 Audrey reached out to Dcn. Will Chester and Pastor Meghan Robins, requesting that the church notify its congregants of Hays’ attendance. To date, we are unaware of any action on @ChurchRez's part to address this concern.
You can read the text message from the concerned @ChurchRez congregant on our website:
acnatoo.org/acnatoo-blog/rez-fails-to-notify-parents-of-sexual-predator
Contrary to common assumptions, grooming and abuse often happen in plain sight.
twitter.com/katierouquine/status/1574409182584836097?s=20&t=2L0gATzBwpm3PHyb4KMZsQ
Research shows that individuals who sexually abuse children have an incredibly high rate of re-offense. For this reason, we are making the public aware of this grave and ongoing safety concern at @ChurchRez.
leadershipcouncil.org/1/res/rcd.html
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