LDS Church's abuse tracking system faces scrutiny over reliance on untrained lay leaders

Summary

This article examines the LDS Church's unique system for tracking individuals with a history of abusive or threatening behavior. The church describes the system as "vital" for protecting vulnerable members, but experts point to significant gaps, particularly because the system relies heavily on lay leaders who may lack proper training. The piece investigates whether this one-of-a-kind tracking mechanism is effective in its mission.