SYRACUSE (NY)
The Post-Standard/syracuse.com

February 20, 2018

Kevin Braney, Ph.D., formerly of Manlius, now lives in Denver, Colorado.

By Kevin Braney

I recently reviewed the Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Commission procedures posted on the website for the Syracuse Catholic Diocese. I myself, as a survivor of priest sexual abuse, received a letter Feb. 17 that states I “may” qualify to submit a claim.

I commend Bishop Robert Cunningham for opening a path forward, as imperfect as it is, to aid survivors’ healing. The commission will serve as a valuable tool to provide much needed relief for some.

Based upon my initial review, it appears this commission will not be part of my path forward. I will press onward in hopes the New York Child Victims Act passes. My analysis of the commission’s protocols leads me to the below questions and concerns:

First, why do the protocols require…