Report: Abuse allegations and costs down, but complacency a threat

Report: Abuse allegations and costs down, but complacency a threat

(OSV News) -- The U.S. Catholic bishops' latest annual report on child and youth protection shows abuse allegations continue to decline -- but authors warned of the dangers of complacency among dioceses and the laity in upholding key aspects of bishops' safe environment protocols. In particular, said the report, lack of functioning diocesan review boards to

US bishops release 2024 abuse audit: Fewer allegations, ongoing reforms

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) released their latest report on clergy abuse and safeguarding efforts, noting a significant decline in new allegations of… The post US bishops release 2024 abuse audit: Fewer allegations, ongoing reforms appeared first on CatholicVote org.

Report: Abuse allegations and costs down - Biweekly Newspaper for the Diocese of Richmond %

(OSV News) — The U.S. Catholic bishops’ latest annual report on child and youth protection shows abuse allegations continue to decline – but authors warned of the dangers of complacency among dioceses and the laity in upholding key aspects of bishops’ safe environment protocols. In particular, said the report, lack of functioning diocesan review boards to review protocols and allegations, along with an increase in parents opting their children o…

U.S. Catholic bishops annual report shows abuse allegations and costs down, but complacency a threat - The Dialog

The U.S. Catholic bishops’ latest annual report on child and youth protection shows abuse allegations continue to decline — but authors warned of the dangers of complacency among dioceses and the laity in upholding key aspects of bishops’ safe environment protocols. In particular, said the report, lack of functioning diocesan review boards to review protocols and allegations, along with an increase in parents opting their children out of safe en…

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U.S. Bishops’ Secretariat of Child and Youth Protection Releases Annual Report

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Secretariat of Child and Youth Protection has released the 2024 Annual Report – Findings and Recommendations on the Implementation of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. The report is based on the audit findings of StoneBridge Business Partners, a consulting firm which provides forensic, internal, and compliance audit services. A survey regarding allegations of abuse of min