OHIO
WKBN
By Molly Reed
Published: September 6, 2016
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – The Catholic Diocese of Youngstown is joining other diocese across the country in implementing new programs to prevent child abuse.
VIRTUS is a nationally recognized group of programs that promote “rightdoing” within religious organizations.
In 1994, the Youngstown Diocese started using the policy “Treasures Gift from God” to protect children. Now that it’s moving toward VIRTUS, the protection it wants to provide for kids who may victims of abuse will be enhanced.
Former Youngstown Police Det. Delphine Baldwin-Casey is joining forces with the Youngstown Diocese and Monseigneur John Zuraw to bring in VIRTUS. As the Victim Assistance Coordinator, Baldwin-Casey is the first point of contact for people who claim to have been sexually abused by clergy, religious or church personnel, or volunteers.
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