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The Ongoing Amish Abuse Scandal

Stuff They Don't Want You To Know

CHAPTER

Breaking Silence: Abuse in Isolated Communities

This chapter examines the fear and shame victims experience when disclosing trauma in insular communities, specifically focusing on the Amish. It highlights the harrowing story of Mary Byler, a survivor of sexual assault, and critiques the community's protective tendencies towards perpetrators. The discussion draws parallels to other historical abuses, questioning the societal structures that enable such behaviors to thrive in isolated settings.

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