AUSTRALIA
Perth Now
Archdiocese of Perth confronts horror of child sex abuse with ‘transparency and independence’
EXCLUSIVE PETER LAW PERTHNOW SEPTEMBER 14, 2014
CHILD-ABUSE awareness classes will be taught at Catholic schools and Sunday schools in the Archdiocese of Perth as part of sweeping anti-abuse measures.
Volunteer “safeguardian officers” will be trained and appointed in each of the 104 parishes and 100 affiliated schools for children and vulnerable adults to report abuse.
Regular public reporting on safeguardian work, including case numbers and compliance checks, will be made to the Department of Child Protection.
The package of measures, which includes contracting an independent auditor and partnering with external organisations, are a first for the Catholic Church in Australia.
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