Advocates For The Truth
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+1 (503) 334-6866 - International
The Hotline is completely confidential and operates 24/7. It is managed by Cynthia Liles, a Private Investigator specializing in CSA cases across the nation.
All calls to the hotline are confidential. The primary purpose is to offer support and resources. By calling the hotline, neither you nor the information you provide is committed to further action.You will be able to discuss advocacy options if you choose to do so. We will store the information you provide for information-gathering purposes.
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Advocates For The Truth is completely confidential and operates 24/7. It is managed by Cynthia Liles, a Private Investigator specializing in CSA cases across the nation.
All submissions and calls to AFTT are confidential. The primary purpose is to offer support and resources. By contacting AFTT, neither you nor the information you provide is committed to further action. You will be able to discuss advocacy options if you choose to do so. Information you provide will be stored securely by PI for information-gathering purposes.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis: call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988 in the US, or live chat at 988lifeline.org/chat
“A faith community that has no formal structure, no serious accountability mechanisms, and little interest in vetting leaders that it sends into homes across the country, is a community that will undoubtedly attract those who want to easily access and hurt children. Tragically, that is exactly what has been reportedly happening for decades in Truth communities throughout the world. ”
As we work to heal and recover from the tragic intergenerational Child Sex Abuse (CSA) and Sexual Assault (SA) that has affected hundreds of children, men and women in the Truth, we invite you to join us in supporting survivors. You may support the work of Advocates For The Truth or one of our allied organizations directly supporting survivor recovery. More details are available on our donations page
Lauren recently appeared on The Hidden Truth podcast with Jonathan McClernon. The Hidden Truth is a docuseries exploring stories that have been hidden for years and decades in religious communities.
Cynthia recently appeared on The Hidden Truth podcast with Jonathan McClernon. The Hidden Truth is a docuseries exploring stories that have been hidden for years and decades in religious communities.
Sheri recently appeared on The Hidden Truth podcast with Jonathan McClernon. The Hidden Truth is a docuseries exploring stories that have been hidden for years and decades in religious communities.
As today marks the five month mark of when the investigation was started by Cynthia Liles, we thought we would give you the highlights of what we’ve been working on.
Rick VanDermyden is doing the Leadville 100 today which is a grueling mountain bike race. Here’s the why that will be pushing him to the finish line. Take a few minutes to watch. It’s worth it!
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Badertscher also spent time in Illinois, Iowa, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas.
Holgersen has spent time in other states including Hawaii, California, and Texas.