Teaching children the value of boundaries through example
It can be difficult for today’s kids to understand and appreciate why boundaries are important. We live in a world saturated with social media apps where limits on behaviors and … Learn More
Category: Protecting God’s Children
6 personal safety rules to teach your child
Talking to children about safe and unsafe touching is essential — especially at a young age. These conversations help protect your child and affirm their God-given dignity. 1. Talk about … Learn More
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
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