On March 6, 2025, the Protestant Federation of France (FPF) launched a national line To accompany the victims of sexual and spiritual violence within Protestant communities. This initiative, in partnership with France victimsaims to offer a secure space to release speech and promote a safer environment. There listening line is accessible to 01 80 52 33 89 And is open seven days a week.
Spiritual violence in Protestantism: context and objectives
This approach responds to the recent revelations ofSexual and spiritual abuse In Protestantism, similar to those that affected the Catholic Church. The FPF thus wishes to avoid a comparable scandal and strengthen confidence in communities. The guide Understand and fight against violence Supports this initiative to raise awareness and train local actors.
How to report an abuse in a Protestant church?
Answers to frequent questions on the listening line
- Who manages the listening line? : France victims, in partnership with the FPF.
- What is the difference between the Ciase and the FPF? : The CIASse is specific to the Catholic Church, while the FPF is aimed at Protestant communities, with approaches adapted to their decentralized structures.
- Where to find the FPF guide? : The guide is available on the official FPF website.
Additional information on the FPF and evangelical churches
This initiative is part of a context of rise in power of denunciations of abuse in religious circles. The FPF represents around 500 Protestant communities in France, including a majority ofEvangelical churches. THE National Council of Evangelicals of France (CNEF) also launched a similar service in 2022, stressing the importance of these devices for the evangelical community.
