OHIO
WFMJ
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio –
The Diocese of Youngstown is expanding a program to ensure that children are safe in Catholic facilities.
The Diocese says they’ll expand on their safe environment program in three ways: implementing the VIRTUS program, appointing a Victim Assistance Coordinator and appointing a Coordinator of Safe Environment Program.
VIRTUS is an internationally recognized program to protect children and vulnerable adults, according to the Diocese.
Retired Youngstown Police Department Detective Sergeant Delphine Baldwin-Casey was appointed as the Victim Assistance Coordinator.
As Victim Assistance Coordinator, Baldwin-Casey is the first point of contact for those who claim to have been sexually abused by clergy, religious, church personnel or volunteers.
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