Despite multiple indictments and convictions, the sex scandals surrounding Kanakuk have never received the attention needed to bring about real change. He said only that it is "supported by victims and victims' family members" and that "because of the situation that Kanakuk has created with threats of retaliation and action against them, the entity has made the decision that it needs to protect the names in the sources of its ownership for fear of further retaliation from Kanakuk.". Again I say, we need Jesus, especially me, man I probably need Jesus more than Pete. A weekend with Pete will build a father-son relationship that will never be the same. The bill "cannot stop these events," Seitz said, "but will allow for these children who are now adults, to call the people to be held to account, and creates a path for civil actions to benefit the survivors, and provide some form of restitution and accountability.". I am now a 45-year-old woman with what I consider to be great strength, and it takes a lot of courage to get up here today and say this. If people were more informed of the signs and behaviors, these cases would be less and less frequent. For years, a former staffer at Kanakuk Kamps, one of the countrys most popular Christian summer camps, abused dozens of boys. He gave us free will, we live in a fallen world, we choose to sin and the results are devastating. Sadly, new allegations of systemic sexual abuse of children by adults, child-on-child abuse, and cover-ups at Kanakuk have recently come to light through a series of investigative reports based on new survivor testimony and witness accounts from former Kankuk employees. John Doe DK attended Kanakuk from 2000 to 2005, when he was 13 to 18 years old, the lawsuit says. This is the most important thing. With people like you on their staff I will never ever send my children back to Kanakuk. This is not the first cover-up accusation Kanakuk has faced. When i was a counselor we had very strict rules about being clothed at all times or after getting out of the shower making sure we were covered even while putting on our clothes. I have caring, very involved parents, they just trusted a person that had proven to be a friend of the family- the signs were there, however they dont seem out of place in a community of love and caring attitudes such as the church. The lawsuit, which seeks unspecified damages, alleges that Kanakuk and White knew as early as 1999 that Newman had been disrobing and involving children attending Kanakuk camps in nude activities and had only placed him on probation. Four people testified in opposition to the bill, representing business and insurance -- with particular opposition to the portion of the bill which opens a window for a revival of claims. It is time for Joe White and the Kanakuk network to practice what it preaches. I bring this bill forward because these horrors have even perpetrated my district, Seitz said. Pete Newman receives two life sentences plus 30 years in Missouri state prison based on multiple counts of statutory sodomy and child enticement involving child abuse on Kanakuk property. "I'm now a 45-year-old woman with what I consider to be great strength, and it takes a lot of courage to get up here today and say this," she said. I know a few boys were horribly hurt by this mans actions, but also thousands of children were irreparably harmed by the evil this role model was hiding. In March of 2021, a group of Kanakuk abuse survivors and their family members launched Facts About Kanakuk , a The full scope of victims is still unrealized, he added. Evan Hoffpauir, another victim who spoke at the hearing, said he did not learn for years that Kanakuk Kamps was aware of his abusers predatory tendencies the year they met, in 1999. The motion noted that thousands of campers attend Kanakuk camps every year and the vast majority have positive experiences., Simply put, Kanakuk truly believed they were running a good, Christian-influenced camp. Wed add the need to ask for their policies on device usage (are campers or counselors allowed have them? I also have a copy ofthe lawsuit that I understand is currently being filed- the defendants include Kanakuk Ministries, Kanakuk Kamps owner Joe T. White, and Pete Newman. He represents Kanakuk Kamps on recruitment trips and leads father-son retreats. I really feel awful for these kids and hope they are able to put this nightmare behind them. A group of people who say they'resurvivors of past sexual abuse at Kanakuk camp in southwest Missouri called on the Branson-area Christian youth campto own up to numerous allegations of sex abuse against underage minors by people linked to the camp. We tell our staff we will work night and day to send any sort of offender to jail, for as long as possible. Joe White KNEW what was going on with Newman in 1999 and decided to promote him, instead of fire him, as he should have when the first incident of him riding naked on four wheelers with young boys who were also naked came to light. Kanakuk Kamps worked extensively with authorities to provide information used in the investigation and prosecution of Mr. Newman. There is NO way that Joe White had any idea that PN was molesting and enticing these boys! For years, I remember walking down to my parents room at night and putting my hand on the doorknob and wanting to go in to tell them, and going back upstairs and crying myself to sleep, because I didnt have the courage at the time to say something, she said. The bill would extend the age limitation for victims bringing civil action against any perpetrator of sexual violence or torturous acts against a vulnerable victim to 55. The Missouri committee will vote on the legislation soon, and survivors are urging others to send emails to committee members in support of the bill. On May 27, 2022, two days before the Kanakuk summer season started,USA Todaypublished a detailed report Survivors ,ex-employees say Kanakuk Christian camp ministered to its sexual predators. This national story drew from a collaboration withUSA TodaysMissouri affiliate which had released a three-piece investigative series earlier that week. Soon afterward, he begins a 14-year history of sexual crimes with male campers. Each person who spoke with the CBS 11 I-Team says he or she, or a family member of his or hers, was sexually abused at Kanakuk Kamps sometime between 1999 and 2008. In a motion filed in October, Kanakuk argued that the plaintiff cant hold the organization liable for Newmans actions because the Missouri Supreme Court has ruled that molesting children is a personal crime that is not a part of a persons job duties.. Additional coverage of abuse allegations at Kanakuk is available here: 2023 Baptist News Global. Key facts and new revelations about sexual abuse at Kanakuk Kamps: No More Victims, a Kanakuk watchdog created by survivors and their families, has Signed statements by three Kanakuk leaders involved make no mention of promptly contacting law enforcement or legal authorities. She said not only was he welcomed back to Kanakuk in 2017, having posted a photo of himself and CEO Joe White at the camp on Facebook, but he has also worked in Kanakuks KLIFE, three different schools, and has been a girls volleyball coach. Anything less than what this bill proposes gives perpetrators and the institutions that harbor them an advantage over abused children and their recoveries. If your church or camp doesnt have the manpower to have a 2-adult policy, then they should consider a video-surveillance system or have rovers who check in at frequent, random intervals. According to the Kanakuk website, the Child Protection Plan includes professional criminal background checks for every employee, mandatory sexual abuse prevention training for every staff member, staff education conducted by nationally recognized sexual abuse prevention experts, and educating all campers and staff on how to report inappropriate behavior. If this camp had had AND ENFORCED a 2-adult policy, I doubt very much that Newman could have molested anyone, at least not without the active and on-the-spot cooperation of other adults. The Bible does not tell us that the Lord allows these things to happen for a reason. The final victim to speak at the hearing, Jody Jones, described how she felt following abuse that happened when she was just 8 years old in 1985, not knowing if she could tell anyone what happened to her. I need Jesus to forgive me for my sins they are all the same to Him.. that is sin. Do they have access to the Internet? Required fields are marked *. I didnt know to fight for myself at that time, Jones said. WebSexual abuse survivor sues Kanakuk Kamps, claims lies influenced 2010 settlement agreement Springfield News-Leader Kanakuk actively concealed what they knew about the sexual abuse being perpetrated by Pete Newman and induced victims and survivors into settlements and NDAs, said Robert Thrasher, one of Yandells attorneys, in a news Victims have been silenced by nondisclosure agreements in out-of-court settlements. All rights reserved. Survivors of child sexual abuse in Missouri can file civil action against perpetrators until they are 31 years old, and against other defendants -- which could include organizations -- until they are 26 years old. Institutional abuse must be rooted out from all entities, butespeciallyfrom within those with the primary purpose of caring for young people. The charges included sexual misconduct, statutory sodomy and child molestation. so you have to wonder how many more girls this creep assaulted over the years. Lord I praise you and know that Kanakuk Glorifies you and that You reside at Kanakuk with everyone, because 2 or more are gathered in Your Name, even in the good and even in the bad we praise you Lord. News Investigation Exposes Kanakuk Kamps Decades-Long Child Abuse Coverup WASHINGTON, DC (May 26, 2022) The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) renews its calls for Kanakuk Kamps leadership to acknowledge their failure to protect countless children that were in their care from sexual abuse.Survivors, family is a senior at Wingate University and serves as BNGs Clemons Fellow. She said a counselor named Chuck Price abused her, but it took decades for her to come forward. Newman reportedly hadnaked conversations with underage "kampers" and engaged in mutual masturbation and "hot tub Bible studies" with minors in his care. On Twitter, find him at @GregHolmanNL. We try to watch our staff, and campers, and each other, like hawks. Kanakuk remains open despite the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in 82 campers contracting the disease within three days. To stop the harassment, one family had to file a restraining order against him. It shouldnt have been done. The 2019 publication Molestation and Abuse by Camp Counselors lists 22 summer camps in Texas. Then we have the 2003 incident where Newman and a group of young boys streaked through the camp. Camp attorneys threatened an "imminent" lawsuit against No More Victims last April, according to a copy of their cease-and-desist letter Hastings provided the News-Leader at the time. Phillips said the non-disclosure agreement her brother had to sign as part of his settlement with Kanakuk left him to where he was afraid to speak about the incident even in a therapeutic setting. So I very well firmly believe that the Lord has and had and has acted on this plan for this situation. If you only have a few moments, below is an overview. No one suggested we call the authorities, or that its a felony, or we should let someone know who has real authority to do something about it. http://crimesceneinvestigations.blogspot.com/2011/03/federal-lawsuit-filed-in-texas-against.html. Kanakuk leadership received reports of Newman engaged in nude activity with campers as early as 1999, according to an affidavit of Newman's former supervisor. He admitted the abuse then and now to the MS church. A Missouri judge issues a restraining order against Kanakuk Kamps President Joe White to stop him from contacting a sexual abuse victim with unwanted letters, phone calls, emails, and care packages. They did, however, issue a statement regarding Newmans actions and their subsequent response. She also reported another victim who was abused by the same person around the same time notified the camp in 1985, but Kanakuk did nothing. And explain to them what he was accused of, and then later tell them that he had confessed. Because of the shame he felt for what was done to him, he did not tell anyone about his abuse until 2009, when his abuser was on trial and he told his wife. "So is 55 a reasonable timeframe to push that back? It led him to settle and sign a non-disparagement agreement at a time when only a small portion of the story was actually known, he said. Despite such agreements, multiple accusers have begun coming forward to share their grievances with Kanakuk. The survivors, family members, and advocates who testified in favor of the bill argued that childhood sexual abuse survivors can take years to come forward -- and that evidence of institutional wrongdoing that would spur civil action can take years to come to light, too, necessitating a higher cap on the age limit. In their piece, the Frenches discussed Pete Newman, a former camp counselor at Kanakuk who in 2010 pled guilty to sexually Anyone that knows Pete knows that he was a completely off-the-wall, wild, and fun guy who was always involved in something crazy going on at camp. At a Liberty University Convocation, Kanakuk Kamps CEO Joe White emotionally details an interaction with a rape victim in which he says his conversation with her allowed her to regain her purity and virginity. Ive just received this press release initiated by the Turley Law Firm. Please be aware that this website may contain information and images that some may find disturbing. The problem I have with White and Kanakuk is that they continued to employ Newman for years(even sending him to stay in the homes of some of the boys he molested to recruit other kampers)AFTER they had him sign a probationary agreement acknowledging his inappropriate behavior with young boys all in the name of PROFITnot a Prophet! Others in support of the bill included a survivor of sexual abuse from a Boy Scouts leader in Missouri, a family member of a Boy Scouts sexual abuse victim who died by suicide, several advocates, and an attorney for victims of sexual abuse in Kansas City, who said he has to turn away "hundreds" of victims who are past the statute of limitations. My brother was silenced with an NDA," one of the family members told CBS 11. I didnt have the courage. Dallas, TX 75201. Newman is currently serving A Bolivar law firm was honored last month for obtaining a $20 million judgment in a child sex abuse case involving Branson's Kanakuk Ministries. In 1990, Jones told a fellow camper about the abuse after once more facing her perpetrator at Kanakuk, she said, noting she was required to tell her story in a room full of camp directors, none of whom advised her to seek legal counsel. All I can say is that this shocked all of us and made us truly sad. Even better is a two- or three-adult policy but this isnt feasible or really necessary in large-group settings like a classroom with 1 teacher and a dozen or more students in a school with other teachers in all of the nearby rooms. A $20 million judgment is awarded In the Doe IX case, making it the top plaintiffs judgment in Missouri for that year. Threatened with outside legal action, Newman writes a confession letter. Trey was a Kanakuk Kamps abuse survivor and for years fought valiantly against the trauma he suffered. Actor and comedian Bill Cosby publicly endorses Kanakuks Kids Across America camp for urban youth, stating Kids Across America is doing what needs to be done with kids, and you need to become part of this place too.. Another survivor stepped forward to share his abuse at the hands of Paul Green, who abused the child in his own home while being hosted by the boys family. Kanakuk Kamps, headquartered in Branson, Mo., begins camp terms next week and plans to host 20,000 children this summer. Newman isnt the only Kanakuk employee to be convicted of sexual abuse. But by the time new evidence was uncovered through national media investigations, Hoffpauir was too old to file a civil suit against the camp and its leadership. This is a topic too big for a blog site to grasp effectively. Kanakuk continues to rank among the best-known Christian camps in the country and serves over 20,000 kids a summer. The press page on its website now leads with a link to a 322-word statement on abuse, which describes the Newman case without mentioning his name and apologizes to victims and their families. Hoffpauir noted in a public Facebook post intended to gain public support that speaking out might have been the hardest thing that Ive ever done. Other survivors are posting support on social media and sending messages to committee members. White purchases Newman a lot for his home near Kanakuk Kamps, which includes a firemans pole and a hot tub. This not only hinders the healing process for victims themselves but also allows perpetrators to continue committing violence as their victims age out of the statute of limitations, they report. All rights reserved. There is a criminal sanction for those folks. Dozens of lawsuits and potential litigation claims with millions of dollars in confidential financial settlements that silence survivors. So far, we know of over 15 deaths of despair associated with Kanakuk abuse. Former Kanakuk staff member Corbie Dale Grimes is fired for sexual misconduct with campers, but since he was not reported to law enforcement, Grimes went on to work in youth ministry until a 2002 conviction. Praise God. Thursday's open letter is not the camp's first brush with No More Victims. The Missouri case was filed July 26 in Taney County Circuit Court by John Doe DK and his parents. For decades, Joe White and other camp leaders knew about and facilitated sexual abuse against scores of children.. Survivors of child sexual abuse are attempting to enact laws in Missouri and Texas to change the legal landscape for Christian camps that cater to children and teens. sent an open letter to camp leadership Thursday, theletter outlines three demands from the survivor community, "hot tub Bible studies" with minors in his care, Former Kanakuk counselor Peter Newman named in new sex-abuse lawsuit, Lawyers honored for $20 million lawsuit against former Kanakuk camp director, begun coming forward to share their grievances with Kanakuk, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Ed Ringheim, a former K-1 counselor and volunteer for K-Life Orlando, is charged with eight felony counts of sexual assault and sentenced to 15 years in Florida state prison. This isnt a question of who did or didnt handle it properly, because unless we educate ourselves we all are doing a disservice to those around us who are being abused. Your email address will not be published. Michael Essma of the Kansas City law firm Shook, Hardy, and Bacon testified on behalf of the American Tort Reform Association. Nearly 60 victims discovered in the Pete Newman criminal case by the time of trial. Stories like this are tragic, and a good reminder that you cant trust anyone completely when it comes to your kids. Survivors advocating for extension of the statute of limitations say restrictions on the time they have to seek justice prevent them from taking legal action. What you can do is insist that organized entities like schools, churches, etc. It hardly took any time at all for Pete for start sexually abusing me, Dygert testified. White testifies to a judge prior to sentencing that he would have no problem allowing the man to babysit his own children and encourages the judge not to imprison Morgan. Rep. David Tyson Smith, D-Columbia, along with other lawmakers, disagreed with those opposed. He said he sought legal help to hold his abusers accountable, but Missouri law denied him the opportunity to pursue justice. Relying on an incomplete application without references and no background check, Pete Newman is hired as a Kanakuk Kamps counselor at age 19. The bill defines a vulnerable victim as any person who was disabled, a minor or both at the time they were sexually abused. The law was telling me there was nothing to be done about it, and the clock had run out on me. People Newspapers is a D Magazine Partneraffiliate. Maybe Mr. White was trying to contain the situation or do damage control by keeping Pete Newman on staff (knowing that if he was terminated, the truth would likely become known), but his decision to retain Newman in the face of his criminal behavior against the campers was a terrible lapse in judgement. So, is 55 a reasonable timeframe to push that back? The News-Leader tried to reach White, Kanakuk CEO and board chair, for an interview Thursday by calling three phone numbers linked to him in public database records and by emailing sixaddresses linked to White and his wife, Debbie-Jo. Pete Newman is indicted and convicted of multiple counts of sex abuse against dozens of Kanakuk campers. The bill would extend the age limitation for victims bringing civil action against any perpetrator of sexual violence or torturous acts against a vulnerable victim to 55. The current civil statute laws only protect the perpetrator. I think so.. Chief executive Joe White was given a hard copy, said Scott Hastings, Dallas-based attorney for No More Victims LLC, which providedthe letter to the News-Leader in advance. ", The letter-writers also said, "We are only a small fraction of the Kanakuk survivors, yet our collective abuse experiences span from the 1950s to 2022." And anything that wouldn't be an extension of that would be something very difficult for us to understand," AuBuchon said. Joe White is a decent human being whose naivete must be gargantuan. i talked to her boss for less than 5 minutes and she was hired an hour later. This story was originally published December 1, 2013, 11:03 PM. Joe White continued to promote Pete and bury complaints of those outside the camp who had witnessed suspicious behavior, Dygert said. Kanakuk leadership then confronts Newman, who initially reveals about 15 names of boys he had abused. Three years later the Kanakuk survivors community is connected and knows of more than 170 victims spanning from the 1950s to today, with allegations against 50 unique perpetrators. Joe Alarcon, father of Ashton Alarcon from Amarillo, Texas, spoke in Texas on behalf of Kanakuk survivors, including his son, who was abused in multiple states, including Texas, he said. Phillips said the non-disclosure agreement Carlock had to sign in the settlement left him "scared to speak about his abuse even in therapeutic settings," and that a short statute of limitations can cause survivors to be rushed into civil litigation and burdensome settlements, as she said her brother experienced. Sources tell the Branson Tri-Lakes News committee members are split on whether to pass the bill. ", "This bill," Hobbs later continued, "starts the path of holding institutions accountable.". Between 2003 and 2008, Yandell was abused by camp counselor and director Peter Pete Newman multiple times, in multiple states as well as in China during a mission trip. This website is dedicated to sharing what is known and what needs to be brought to light. You cannot ignore it.. Re: Just a new staff member This was a shock to everyone who has ever been to a camp or a parent of those children. Vide the Catholic Church, Oral Roberts University and a host of right wing churches. Keith Dygert, another victim of Kanakuk abuse, called Seitzs bill a bill that would truly be a massive step forward in protecting the victims of sexual abuse in Missouri. Joe White testifies that he had thought Newmans nudity with children, such as naked basketball, was improper, immature and inappropriate. He states that he never considered that Pete may be dangerous around kids.. Dygert testified White and leadership at Kanakuk had caught Newman engaging in sexual abuse of children at least three times before his arrest and despite being mandatory reporters in Taney County there is no evidence Kanakuk leaders reported these situations to law enforcement or any government authority. Through no fault of their own, children and/or the medically disabled who may have been abused in the past are being victimized again by not being able to hold the perpetrators to account in civil actions, he said. 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