The Executive Directors downplay the seriousness of the investigation results, making it sound like MCC’s only mistake was not to respond more quickly to concerns that, they imply, were unfounded anyway.

It is concerning to MAST that MCC continues to imply that wrongdoing or harm might not be “clear” in this case.

In response to MCC’s plans for a “listening space where further engagement can happen with those who desire it,” MAST says, “The creation of a “listening space” that is controlled by MCC is a classic divide-and-conquer tactic, and way to contain the problem so that MCC is not held publicly accountable. Such a space does not prevent abuse from continuing and can cause more harm to those who come forward.”

The bottom line seems to be something like this: “If you see anything that seems to be wrong, you must report it, but only to us, and we won’t tell anyone, including you, or even MCC leaders, what we will do with your report. If you report concerns in any other way, you will be in violation of policy and could be fired.” HR Directors will know everything, and no one else will know anything.

How is this “having our theology, alternative dispute resolution processes and restorative justice principles help inform policies, procedures and organizational culture as we care for the people who serve with us”?