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Sex Assault In The Amish. Her Amazing Story. In a shocking revelation that has sent ripples through the quiet farmlands of America, a former Amish woman has come forward with her harrowing story of sexual abuse and her subsequent quest for justice.The interview with Lizzie Hershberger is available as a free podcast on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most major podcast platforms. Check out the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Newsbreak, Medium and most all social media platforms. Lizzy Hershberger, author of "Behind Blue Curtains: A True Crime Memoir of an Amish Woman's Survival, Escape, and Pursuit of Justice," is shedding light on a dark secret hidden within the closed Amish society.  A Culture of Silence The Amish, known for their traditional lifestyle and separation from modern society, number around 342,000 in North America. Spread across rural areas in states like Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Minnesota, these communities have long been viewed as bastions of simplicity and virtue. However, Hershberger's story reveals a troubling undercurrent of abuse and cover-ups. "We're told that it's not Christlike to report," explains Esther, another Amish woman who claims she was abused at age 9. This culture of silence has allowed abuse to persist, with victims often discouraged from seeking help outside their community. Sex Assault In The Amish. Her Amazing Story. The interview is available as a free podcast on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most major podcast platforms. A Widespread Problem Investigations have uncovered at least 52 official cases of Amish child sexual assault across seven states in the past two decades. Experts believe this number barely scratches the surface, as many cases go unreported due to community pressure and the threat of excommunication. Keep informed by following the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, MeWe, Pinterest, Newsbreak, Medium and other social media platforms. Lizzy's Story Hershberger grew up in a conservative Amish group in southern Minnesota. She endured years of sexual molestation and abuse by relatives, culminating in multiple rapes at age 14 by a man she worked for within the Amish community. It took her 30 years to find the courage to report her abuse to local authorities. Listen to this interview as a free podcast on our website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most major podcast platforms. Breaking the Cycle Now an advocate for abuse survivors, Hershberger has dedicated her life to supporting victims and educating others about the realities of life in closed societies. Her book and speaking engagements aim to inspire change and empower others to speak out. Sex Assault In The Amish. Her Amazing Story. Stay in the know by following the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, MeWe, Pinterest, Newsbreak, Medium and other social media platforms. A Changing Landscape In recent years, some Amish communities have begun to address the issue of sexual abuse. In Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Amish and Mennonite elders created a Conservative Crisis Intervention Committee to liaise between their communities and law enforcement. While progress is slow, of
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