Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring,

That the 79th General Convention, recognize and choose to confront the silence which allows systems of inequity and violence to exist in the Church by affirming that requiring non-disclosure and/or other confidentiality provisions in outcomes resulting from Title IV actions in the church can cause victims a second wounding, which is not in accordance with the teaching of the church, or the loving, liberating Gospel of Jesus Christ; and be it further

Resolved, That this convention acknowledge such provisions in civil accords regarding abuse of any kind can have a likewise wounding effect on victims, to the same end; and be it further

Resolved, That this convention urge each of the several dioceses to adopt policies with regards to Title IV outcomes and civil litigation that encourage utmost restraint and discretion nondisclosure and/or confidentiality provisions, disparagement clauses, or any other legal actions or constraint ensuring that such provisions do not prohibit a victim from telling their story publicly should they so choose, to begin the process of restoring the dignity of life; and be it further

Resolved, That each diocese is encouraged to develop a harm-reduction process for those who have already been silenced by nondisclosure and/or confidentiality provisions, disparagement clauses, or any other legal action or constraint, working to ensure that all who have been previously silenced are protected as they move forward; and be it further

Resolved, That the Standing Commission on Everything That Isn’t Liturgy be directed to study this issue, and discover the frequency, and nature of the use of these confidentiality provisions, and make recommendations for their appropriately pastoral use, and report to the 80th General Convention.