4 Ways to protect your kids from ‘deepfake’ tech
The rise of artificial intelligence is already changing how we work and use our free time. Clever people have found all sorts of uses for the technology. However, AI has … Learn More
Category: Protecting God’s Children
Empowering God’s Children: A Superpowered Mission to Keep Kids Safe
In a vibrant new initiative that blends faith, creativity, and safety education, the Archdiocese of Newark has launched a bold reimagining of its Virtus® Empowering God’s Children™ program. This longstanding … Learn More
Papal commission releases report highlighting progress in safeguarding
Highlighting the progress made in safeguarding and recommendations for rectifying ongoing gaps, the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors dedicated its first annual report to all victims and survivors … Learn More
Informe del Vaticano destaca progresos realizados en materia de salvaguardia
La Pontificia Comisión para la Protección de los Menores ha dedicado su primer informe anual a todas las víctimas y sobrevivientes de abusos sexuales cometidos por miembros de la Iglesia … Learn More
4 Tools to help keep your kids safe in confession (or anywhere else)
I made my first confession in a parking lot. It was the early ’80s, and that was how they arranged things — lined up in a parking lot across from … Learn More
Clerical abuse survivor, bishop’s stories give hope at prayer service held for victims (Child Abuse Awareness Month)
“The Church must unleash the voices of survivors, especially during this synodal time.’
Progress made protecting minors, but adults remain vulnerable to clergy abuse, say experts (Child Abuse Awareness Month)
‘There’s still a lot more work to be done” in extending safeguards to adults.
Parents are the best online gaming partner kids can have in the fight against predators, say experts (Child Abuse Prevention Month)
Online gaming presents unprecedented risks to kids’ safety, but parents remain the best defense against child exploitation — even if they’re not tech savvy, experts told OSV News. “The more … Learn More
Maltreatment of children living with disabilities — what we know, what we can do (Child Abuse Awareness Month)
Research shows that specific types of disabilities are associated with different forms of victimization
Pray along with the Rosary for Healing for victims of sexual abuse (Child Abuse Awareness Month)
Bishop Elias Lorenzo, O.S.B. leads the rosary and is joined by victim-survivors and certified facilitators in the Archdiocese’s safeguarding programs.