In wake of recent attacks, we asked former LDS missionaries if they ever felt unsafe while serving. Here’s what they said.
They detailed accounts of sexual harassment, stalking, guns and gangs. Church has stepped up its safety awareness campaign.
(The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has a video series aimed at increasing the safety of its missionaries around the world.
Kaitlyn Bancroft is a Innovation Lab reporter at The Salt Lake Tribune. She's previously written for The Spectrum, The Denver Post, The Daily Universe, Deseret News, Church News and the Davis County Clipper. She's also a Utah native and a BYU graduate.