Information on
Guideline M.6.:
Addressing Sexual Misconduct
for the RC Communities
Within the RC Community, we are committed to creating and maintaining an environment free of sexual misconduct and harassment. In August 2022, the RC Communities adopted a Guideline to explicitly address sexual misconduct and harassment. That Guideline was amended in August 2026 to strengthen our committment.
If you have a concern about sexual misconduct in the RC Communities, please contact an RC teacher, an Area Reference Person, a Regional Reference Person, an International Commonality Reference Person, an International Liberation Reference Person, or contact the Complaint Review Committee directly at committee@rc.org. We will immediately begin to address your concerns.
The RC Communities have been training Reference Persons and teachers in this Guideline. Below are some resources that will be useful to all RCers in understanding and applying this Guideline. (updated 9.6.2026)
--Tim Jackins, Emeritus International Reference Person
UPDATES IN PROCESS 9.6.26
RESOURCES
(updated 9.6.26)
Guideline M.6..
PDF Français Nederlands
Summary and Context
PDF Français Nederlands
Definitions and Examples
PDF Word Nederlands
Flow Chart: 3 Ways to Proceed (for leaders)
PDF Français Nederlands
Raising a Concern about Sexual Misconduct in the
RC Community (for the person raising a concern)
PDF Français Nederlands
Fundamentals Teaching Guide I
Chapter 32: "Misconduct in RC" Nederlands
Sexual Misconduct Resource Document
PDF
Below is a recording of the Overview of Guideline M.5. Part B Addressing Sexual Misconduct webinar, with Questions & Answers
Guideline M.5. Part B: Webinar