OHIO
Vindicator
Staff report
YOUNGSTOWN
In its ongoing efforts to ensure that children are safe in every Catholic facility, the Diocese of Youngstown will expand its already existing safe-environment program in three ways.
First, it will implement an internationally recognized and respected program called VIRTUS to protect children and vulnerable adults.
Second, it has appointed retired Detective Sgt. Delphine Baldwin-Casey of the Youngstown Police Department as victim-assistance coordinator.
And third, Monsignor John A. Zuraw, chancellor of the Diocese was appointed coordinator of the Safe Environment Program.
In choosing the VIRTUS program and making these appointments, Bishop George V. Murry said, “These efforts will further strengthen our public commitment to protect children and vulnerable adults from any immoral and illegal activities by church personnel. Nothing is more important than protecting those who are defenseless.”
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