ROME
Rome Reports
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February 10, 2012. (Romereports.com) The purpose of this website is to prevent cases of sexual abuse in the Church. It’s called the Center for Child Protection and it was launched after a four day Vatican conference, titled “Towards Healing and Renewal.” In fact, one of its main supporters is the Pope.
The online training site is meant to educate bishops, priests and employees who deal with issues of child protection in the Church. The site includes information on warning signs, intervention and also the laws and reporting requirements of different countries.
The website was launched after more than 130 bishops and religious heads from all over the world, gathered in Rome to discuss appropriate ways to prevent and handle cases of sexual abuse.
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