Archdiocese sex-abuse response policies take effect

PHILADELPHIA (PA)
Philadelphia Inquirer

New policies determining the way the Philadelphia Archdiocese responds to allegations of sexual abuse go into effect Thursday.

The church’s standards of behavior were revised following the 2011 Philadelphia grand jury report that recommended an overhaul of procedures for helping victims and removing priests accused of molestation.

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