Ashton, 11, dressed in a green hat and gray . Im 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. Additionally, Kanakuk set out to elevate our safety practices, which resulted in the Kanakuk Child Protection Plan. After Newmans confession, Neugebauer contacted Kanakuk leadership. A statement from the organization said it claims to know of more than 125 victims of Kanakuk abuse with allegations against over 30 unique perpetrators within the organization, dating from the 1950s to today, all while under the White familys leadership.. He believed other predators could be at the camp, as well as other victims. He was a master of deception fooling not only Kanakuk but also his friends, neighbors, and even his own family. Kanakuk's statement contends that the organization learned more than a decade ago about "deceptive and abusive behavior" from one of its directors and "quickly took action," including "immediate termination and reporting of the individual involved to authorities." We have endured child sexual abuse, extortion, silencing, physical abuse, harassment, aggressive legal tactics, public denial of said abuses, and much more, all at the hands of Kanakuk Ministries and its affiliated entities, and all while under your familys leadership. Logan Yandell, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, filed the lawsuit Friday in Taney County court against Kanakuk Ministries, Kanakuk CEO Joe White, Kanakuk Heritage Inc. and Westchester Fire Insurance Company. So we didnt. Joe White, Kanakuks chief executive officer. Give a gift of $30 or more to The Roys Report this month, and you will receive a copy of "Escaping the Maze of Spiritual Abuse" by Dr. Lisa Oakley and Justin Humphreys. The fact is that Pete was surrounded and supervised by honorable people who would have never placed profit over the safety of children especially their own children. And at eight, or 13, or those younger years, when I was trying to tell what happened to me, I didnt have the strength, I didnt have the courage, I didnt have the words or the support. Goodwin is now the president and COO of Kanakuk Ministries and executive director of Kanakuks Family Kamp. Our hope and prayers are for the restoration and healing of victims and their families, and we will continue to seek direct dialogue in pursuit of this. 2015 A federal case filed in Texas by John Doe III, originally filed in 2013, is settled because "all matters in controversy between the parties have been resolved." 2012 Abuse happens in many contexts. Logan's family says from age 9 to 13, he was sexually abused by Pete Newman, a Kanakuk counselor, and later, camp director. All these fees add up. A new lawsuit has been filed against Kanakuk Kamps. In the meantime, we continue to pray for all who have been affected by Pete Newmans behavior.". (Newman later admitted to abusing at least one boy on this trip. Rep. David Tyson Smith (D-Columbia), along with other lawmakers, disagreed with those opposed. Our Kanakuk Child Protection Plan, which contains over 340 identifiable and measurable protective elements, is integrated throughout our organization and has been shared with more than 600 youth-serving organizations across the country. However, he continued in his efforts to help find an eventual successor to White. More to the point is the echoing in church organisations of worldly power structures. "The only thing that the civil justice system provides to our clients, victims of sexual abuse like Logan, is monetary compensation," Martens said. For more than a decade, the camp has been under scrutiny for reports of sexual abuse. Kanakuk Kamps, headquartered in Branson, Mo., begins camp terms next week and plans to host 20,000 children this summer. They reflect the views of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of other survivors or No More Victims, LLC. But I was shocked at the amount of money Joe wanted the nonprofit to pay him for the camp, Neugebauer said. The bill also includes a retroactive piece, called a window or revival law, which allows cases that were barred or dismissed due to a statute of limitation to be revived during a window of two years. Neugebauers account also lines up with court testimony, which indicates Newman was fired on March 10, 2009, but does not explain why Kanakuk insisted the catalyst for the confession was a letter from an attorney. Our Response to Abuse and Child Safety. Our stories may be republished online or in print under Creative Commons license CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attorney Ben Bull, who leads theNational Center on Sexual Exploitations Law Center (which fights child sexual abuse, illegal pornography, sex trafficking, and other forms of sexual abuse and exploitation) agrees the FBI should investigate. Pete Newman is serving two life sentences plus 30 years. As soon as Kanakuk became aware of abuse, we took action, including immediate termination and subsequently reported him to authorities. Kanakuk leadership maintains that they had no advanced knowledge of his behavior, and Newman was a master of deception., [Leadership] stated they fired Newman as soon as they were aware of his abusive behaviors, and that he acted alone, Hoffpauir said. Rather, it appears this group is craftily hiding their identity while simultaneously leveraging the pain of victims to advance their agenda. As soon as Kanakuk became aware of abuse, we took action, including immediate termination and subsequently reported the individual involved. The fact is that neither Joe nor Petes immediate supervisors would have ever allowed him to remain on staff if they suspected him of abusing kids. We took his cell phone, his computer, his files and locked his office.. It also implied Newman left voluntarily instead of being terminated. Who Will Pay for the SBCs Abuse Reforms Over the Long Term? The settlements inhibit victims and their families from sharing their stories and as a result, hinder their recovery process. Neugebauer says White refused to support an independent investigation and evaluation of the camp by an outside source. We desire to support victims and help them in their healing journey. The events surrounding Pete Newmans abuses were investigated by the Taney County Sheriffs Office and the Missouri Division of Family Services. The law was telling me there was nothing to be done about it, and the clock had run out on me.. The fact is that neither Joe nor Petes supervisors would have allowed Pete around their own kids unsupervised, much less in their own homes, if they suspected him of abusing kids. Although there have been multiple alleged and known abusers at Kanakuk Kamps dating all the way back to the 1950s, the most publicly known and detailed account of abuse is that committed by Pete Newman. It too enjoys a "50 year lease with a 50-year option." According to John Jensen, the Chief Business Officer for Kanakuk Ministries, "All the land tied to this lease [with Kukorp] will revert to Kanakuk upon the death of Joe and Debbie-Jo White." 11 Springfield News-Leader. There was a mom who drove by somebodys house and saw Newman in a hot tub with boys. Ironically, their Contact page discloses that their information is not guaranteed to be correct, complete, or up to date. Sadly, in todays 24/7, monetized news industry, copy-paste journalism allows for this type of misinformation to be spread quickly and without merit [Proverbs 17:4]. I immediately reached out to Joe White, Neugebauer told me. An open letter from survivors of sexual abuse at Kanakuk was delivered personally to Kanakuk President, Joe White on Feb 11, 2022: We are survivors of Kanakuk abuse and their allies. Weve traveled the country openly sharing what happened here and the steps weve taken to help prevent this from occurring again. We support the right of victims to share their stories in pursuit of healing. Naturally, some victims families worry about what happened with those recordings. Claiming things like Kanakuk continues to fail on basic safety practices and protocols and stating that Kanakuk ..ignores other known perpetrators and their enablers, including those in leadership at Kanakuk to this day. They distort the truth, promote false narratives, and harass individuals who oppose them. In March 2021, an anonymously owned LLC created a website sharing so-called Facts about Kanakuk. In 2011, the CPP plan enabled Kanakuk to swiftly identify a second abuser, terminate his employment, report him, and coordinate with law enforcement. The goal of their efforts are still not clear, but their campaign of misinformation and defamation of Kanakuk and our amazing staff has been ongoing and unrelenting. She added, A few days before my brother died, he told a therapist, They are always going to control me and Ill never be free, she said. Watch Video Victims Speak Out About Sexual Abuse at Kanakuk CBS Dallas/Ft Worth The FBI should be all over this like a glove., In an email, attorney and author Rachael Denhollandertheformer gymnast who blew the whistle on Larry Nassarand has since become a leading voice on the topic of sexual abusewrote, The level of abuse and cover-up that has taken place at Kanakuk is extreme and follows well-established patterns of organized trafficking and production of child sexually abusive material (child porn). She also wrote, A detailed investigation not just of the abuse, but of the cover-up, needs to be undertaken immediately. No More Victims LLC. While we could never keep up with all of our alumni family, we know the vast majority of them have left Kanakuk and gone on to raise amazing families and serve their communities through careers in full-time ministry, law, medicine, science, civil service, teaching, military service, and professional sports. The Yandell family and "Kanakuk Abuse Survivors" who wrote an Open Letter to Joe White are asking for 3 things: Joe White and Kanakuk to admit what they knew, when they knew it and be held. Sorry to you innocent types just wanting to be a good teacher or minister. OnApril 23, a Kanakuk attorney offered to meet with Taney County officials. Great! Seven states open the window for two or more years, as this law proposes Missouri do, and two states currently open the window permanently for adult survivors of child sex abuse. She said a counselor named Chuck Price abused her, but it took decades for her to come forward. Give a gift of $30 or more to The Roys Report this month, and you will receive a copy of Escaping the Maze of Spiritual Abuse by Dr. Lisa Oakley and Justin Humphreys. The devils trying to get us. In his effort to minimize the problem, White claimed it was one incident with one person. I remember hearing about Pete doing something inappropriate toward [name redacted], she told me in a phone interview. We see this is the third article this month youve found worth reading. Sure forgive, but first toss their butts over to the cops. Newman is currently serving two life sentences plus 30 years in prison. Kanakuk leadership received reports of Newman engaged in nude activity with campers as early as 1999, according to an affidavit of Newmans former supervisor. Kanakuk continues to be transparent about the events that occurred over a decade ago and the steps weve taken to ensure such deceptive behavior doesnt happen again. Please see our republishing guidelines for use of photos and graphics. For this reason, the National Center on Sexual Exploitation has named Kanakuk Kamps to the 2022 Dirty Dozen List. To donate, click here. In 2009, Newmans Kanakuk story came to an end, we wrote. Give a gift of $30 or more to The Roys Report this month, and you will receive Escaping the Maze of Spiritual Abuse by Dr. Lisa Oakley and Justin Humphreys. How many victims have to die before the camp is held accountable? Five other men who served on Kanakuks staff in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s have been convicted of sex crimes perpetrated after they served on Kanakuk staff. In 2003, Kanakuk had used this accountability strategy with Newman after the camp discovered hed been swimming and four-wheeling nude with campers and had received parental complaints. Many prayers for the victims & their families. Former Taney County Prosecutor Jeff Merrell, the person who ultimately prosecuted Newman, does not recall what was foundif anythingon these devices. Our children and nieces have all been as campers. Others recall being told that Pete confessed after a parent complained about inappropriate text messages to campers. Another was a dad of young boys who was abused as a kamper while a young teen. By Nancy French and David French Dec 23, 2021 90 OnMarch 10, Newman confessed and gave White, Goodwin, and Cooper a list of victims names. As part of that settlement, the Yandells signed a non-disclosure agreement. Kanakuk is a great place, a special place. My personal opinion. Newman was a camp counselor and director of father-son retreats at Kanakuk Kamps. Since 1926, Kanakuk has been the Christian summer camp for over 300,000 youth. In May, a camp director told Kanakuk employees that Newman was dealing with hyper-sensitive parental complaints about hugging but would return soon. As a world leader among Christian summer camps, Kanakuk provides children with fun, safe and professional outdoor youth camping experiences that grow them spiritually, physically, emotionally and socially. Neugebauer proposed forming a nonprofit to buy the camp. More than 600 organizations have been trained in the CPP to date. The fact is that Kanakuk employees and families, along with Petes family, friends, and closest acquaintances, were deceived by him. Kanakuk implemented what it says is a more robust protection policy that. We also recognize that an essential part of healing is the ability for victims to share their stories. It is possible, considering the large number of Newman victims, that several catalyzing events occurred at generally the same time. We immediately began conversations with identified victims and their families and notified parents of current and former campers. We know now that we have added confusion and frustration when we have spoken on this topic. With the release of the new articles, former Kanakuk campers, staff and sexual abuse survivors have come forward from cities that include Dallas and Amarillo, Texas; Salt Lake City, Utah; Nashville, Tenn.; and Fayetteville, Ark. While free to share their story, the specific terms of the settlement agreement must remain confidential. Weve seen over 500,000 campers and more than 50,000 summer staff come through these gates, and our goal is to provide a healthy, positive, and welcoming summer home to generations of families. Extensive reporting on Kanakuk published in the News-Leader in May further described how Kanakuk leaders failed to act on knowledge of Newman's inappropriate sexual behavior, while detailing alleged sexual abuse by other former Kanakuk staff. Newman pleaded guilty in 2010 to seven counts of sexual abuse, and the prosecutor said Newmans victim count might be in the hundreds. DEIJ Policy | Ethics Policy | Privacy Policy. The investigation by law enforcement that resulted in the prosecution of Pete Newman did not result in any criminal or civil charges against Kanakuk leadership or staff. He is dealing with a personal family crisis. We are humbled and grateful when we can have direct conversations. A host of new allegations against Kanakuk have surfaced due to more survivors and witnesses speaking out. The camp did not initially disclose the cause for Newmans termination. Additionally, Kanakuk set out to elevate our safety practices, which resulted in the Kanakuk Child Protection Plan (the CPP). Despite attempts to re-frame decades-old details to fit a modern narrative, Pete Newman was a rogue employee living a life of utter deception. Authorities issued asearch warrantin 2009 to seize the devices after Kanakuk had them in their possession for three months. As soon as Kanakuk became aware of abuse, we took action, including immediate termination, and subsequently reported him to authorities. The e-mail did not mention Newmans sex abuse, law enforcement, or any investigations. There are many false narratives circulating online, particularly stemming from a website that purports to share facts. The prosecutor who oversaw the case later estimated the actual number of victims could be in the hundreds.. Any victim can reach out to Kanakuk by emailing us at victimsupport@kanakuk.com or access several independent victim advocacy organizations such as ChildHelp.org or Rainn.org who can provide access to local support services, reporting assistance, and educational resources. More:It was just a thing at Kanakuk: Campers and staff say nudity was part of camp culture. Pete Newman was a master of deception fooling not only Kanakuk but also his friends, neighbors, and even his own family. We also realize that we have added confusion and frustration when we have spoken on this topic. We were devastated by the deceptive practices of this individual and continue to grieve with victims and their families. Seven states open the window for two or more years, as this law proposes Missouri do, and two states currently open the window permanently for adult survivors of child sex abuse, according to Child USA. If you are a survivor of sexual abuse at Kanakuk Kamps and are interested in counseling, legal resources, or to connect with other survivors, FactsAboutKanakuk.com can help you here. Kanakuk will continue to apply and evaluate our safety practices to help keep Kamp safe and fun for all. conservative online news outlet The Dispatch, Survivors, ex-employees say unreported abuse at Kanakuk camps in Branson spans decades, It was just a thing at Kanakuk: Campers and staff say nudity was part of camp culture, Kanakuk camper says she was told to apologize, denied call home after reporting abuse, Kanakuk's statement provided in response to the News-Leader's questions, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Morgan says the incident involving the camper preceded Newmans confession. Documenting the Catholic Sexual Abuse and Financial Crisis Data on bishops, priests, brothers, nuns, Pope Francis, Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Documenting the Abuse Crisis in the Roman Catholic Church Established June 2003, https://thedispatch.com/p/new-witnesses-allege-kanakuk-kamps. I dont think that person called the cops. The Roys Report seeks to foster thoughtful and respectful dialogue. Though this is one of the worst Christian sex abuse scandals in American history, the story had never garnered much attention. At least two men have gone to prison for crimes committed while they were Kanakuk counselors. Now, as more survivors come forward with their own horrific stories of abuse at Kanakuk Kamps, it seems apparent that Joe White and the institution he led are complicit in the alleged sexual abuse and exploitation of many dozens of children. Contact Editor Jason Hancock for questions: info@missouriindependent.com. Kanakuk issued the following statement on Friday after the lawsuit was filed: "Kanakuk received this lawsuit only this morning, apparently after others had received copies of it. Patriarchal Christianity provides the perfect environment for committing and covering up sexual abuse. But he didnt survive past the age of 29, so now I refer to him as a victim, and Im trying to be his voice., Former camper suing Missouri-based Kanakuk claiming fraudulent abuse settlement. Experts now say the FBI should launch an investigation into possible child trafficking. Kanakuk Kamps, headquartered in Branson, Mo., begins camp terms next week and plans to host 20,000 children this summer. Youll be my accountability partner. Despite these distractions, we remain focused on the ministry work that has been a light and beacon of hope and joy to generations of families for the past century. Yandell was sexually abused as a teenager while attending the summer camp and other activities between 2005 and 2008. Martens declined to say how much money the Yandells were awarded as part of the 2010 settlement. My impression after my interactions with the camp was this, he told me during a phone interview. Missouri Independent is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Newmans abuse impacted so many people, Whites former secretary Vicki Morgan said in a phone interview. Tragically, in a deeply troubling array of instances, the safety of children took a back seat to other considerations as years of child sexual abuse at Kanakuk Kamps have been covered up by the organization. The prosecutor who oversaw the case of Peter Newman said the number of victims could be in the hundreds. Lee Bradbury pleaded guilty in 2013 to four sex related charges involving campers at Kanakuk. We were wrong in our understanding of the language of many of these agreements, and we failed to recognize the restrictions both real and perceived that many victims are under. Additionally, Joe White and Pete Newmans former supervisors have provided sworn testimony that they did not learn of Mr. Newmans illegal activities until March 2009, when Kanakuk took immediate action. Its a critical necessity for their healing and restoration. We look forward to the next century of building next-generation leaders. Vice News speaks with survivors, who say the camp has used. Cunningham is quoted in the stories describing the actions Kanakuk leaders took and did not take after Newman admitted to being naked with children, years before being held accountable for his crimes. Some of the greatest people I know have worked there., Neugebauers involvement in the camp increased to the point where he says he discussed a plan with White to extend the camps legacy, provide a retirement plan for the Whites, and help find White a successor. Kanakuk leadership has consistently said it was not complicit in the sexual abuse perpetrated by Newman and Lee Bradberry (a Kanakuk counselor who pleaded guilty in 2013 to four sex-related charges involving campers at Kanakukbefore he wasfired in 2011). You might want to confirm that.. For them to pursue such actions would be unfortunate, but Kanakuk has been transparent and has nothing to hide, and the perpetrators have long since been imprisoned. However, we couldnt report with precision why Newman finally confessed to abusing children and said so in that original story. Pete Newman, who had been a Kanakuk Kamps director, was convicted in 2010 on seven counts of sexually abusing young boys and is now serving two consecutive life sentences plus 30 years. They say they speak for all victims, ignorant of the fact that many victim families continue to support Kanakuk and in some cases, have chosen to work here. I also have a copy of the lawsuit that I understand is currently being filed- the defendants include [Read Examples]. Kanakuk camp 'abuse survivors' call for independent investigation into sexual assault accusations, that were reportedly flagged for Kanakuk leaders in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003 and 2006, recently issued an open . In my experience, a person learning of it [for the first time] wouldve had a different reaction, he said. It wasnt one time. Survivors and family members of victims of sexual abuse at Kanakuk camps testified at a hearing before the Missouri House Judiciary Committee regarding a bill proposed by local state Rep. Brian Seitz to change laws to help survivors of childhood sexual assault. 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. However, no camp leadership has resigned, been fired, or been held accountable for their inaction towards adecade of Newmans nudity and parental complaints, even though they promoted Newman and made him the focal point of promotional materials. Kanakuk Kamps, headquartered in Branson, Mo., begins camp terms next week and plans to host 20,000 children this summer. 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. Join survivor voices by supporting this open letter to Joe White, Kanakuk Ministries, and all affiliated entities. Pete Newman is the most thorough relationship builder with kids in Kanakuk history, Joe White once said in advertising for a father-son retreat. Remember Harvey Weinstein. We ask that you edit only for style or to shorten, provide proper attribution and link to our web site. [Letter From Joe White]. For reasons that remain unclear, Newman finally confessed his crimes to White, Goodwin, and Cooper, the senior leadership at the camp.. If you cant trust Kanakuk, who the hell can you trust?. Give a gift of $30 or more to The Roys Report this month, and you will receive Escaping the Maze of Spiritual Abuse by Dr. Lisa Oakley and Justin Humphreys. Red flag. Reexamining Kanakuk's Abuse and Struggling to Forgive. Kanakuk also fully supported the law enforcement investigation and prosecution of the abuser. 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. Kanakuk paid $144,296 to K-Land One. On Monday night, when he and other survivors of childhood sexual abuse testified at a public hearing of the Missouri House Judiciary Committee, Hoffpauir said hes come to believe there was someone else responsible: Camp leadership, including Kanakuk CEO Joe White, who remains in charge. Kanakuk has continued to minimize the reality that they have allowed abuse to flourish. This termination . Ill never forget that call, Neugebauer said, saying he knew the 13-year-old child to be honest. 2023 Kanakuk Ministries. Kanakuk is an elaborate up-scale sports camp. We believe that abuse of a child is deplorable and stands counter to our mission and Christian calling. Two members of Neugebauers family have corroborated the details of his account and tell me they were told of his efforts contemporaneously: his wife and his father, who is a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives. Regarding these other organizations, bloggers, authors, etc who continue to make baseless claims and defame Kanakuk, our employees, and friends we are prepared to defend our people and this ministry against such a cancel-culture mentality. OnMarch 27,Kris Cooper began calling victims families to alert them of the abuse. (MinistryWatch has written a series of stories about Kanakuk, found here.). We have attempted to engage in constructive conversation with NCOSE [Read Kanakuk Letter to NCOSE] and will continue to explore opportunities to do so. "We think its going to become pretty apparent from the petition that that wasnt true," Martens said. We also documented Kanakuks lack of action, even after several parental complaints. This site operates behind anonymity, and freely spreads defamatory statements and information taken out of context, while attacking anyone who supports Kanakuk. Christ inverts them where we are all servants of each other. (Neugebauer confirmed the dates by combing through archived emails; Neugebauers wife, Melissa, corroborated the timing of these events by consulting her journals from that period.). 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. Elizabeth Phillips traveled from Texas to testify on behalf of her brother, Trey Carlock, who reached a settlement with Kanakuk after being abused by Newman, and died by suicide at age 29. 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