GUAM
Pacific News Center
Written by Janela Carrera
Guam – While the church sex abuse lawsuits continue to move along in District Court, Hope and Healing Guam says they will also be reviewing those cases for possible settlement.
It’s been several weeks since Hope and Healing Guam gave an update on the organizations efforts but today during a press conference, Executive Director Michael Caspino says they have been busy.
“We have had dozens and dozens and dozens of people calling for counseling. We have had people calling in from as far away as the East Coast asking for counseling–former islanders. We have had people calling from the West Coast and we have been able to provide them with counseling sessions,” noted Caspino.
But it isn’t just the non-profit organization’s hotline that’s been busy; Caspino revealed that he’s been in contact with the attorneys representing over 75 victims of clergy sexual abuse. And although all those cases are moving along in both federal and local court, Caspino says there is a consensus that settling out of court is preferred.
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