Pope Leo XIV’s appointment of the new president of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors shows that safeguarding remains a top priority, its former president said. “Our Holy Father Pope … Learn More
The U.S. Catholic bishops’ latest annual report on child and youth protection shows abuse allegations continue to decline — but authors warned of the dangers of complacency among dioceses and the laity in upholding … Learn More
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
KANSAS CITY, Kansas — Es un simple juguete infantil: una rueda de rizos de plástico unida a un pequeño palo azul. Pero cada molinete (o molinillo) azul que se alineaba … Learn More
Jersey Catholic’s coverage of Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Shock. Anger. Disgust. Outrage. Contempt. Frustration. Betrayal. Shame. Fear. Pain. Sorrow. Numbness. If you’re like me, you’re feeling one, several—or all of these emotions after learning about more recent allegations, … Learn More
The Protecting God’s Children program highlights three important tactics that child abusers employ to get closer to children so that they can molest them, called grooming techniques. It is important … Learn More
Our lives are made up of a series of relationships—including relationships between family members, colleagues, peers, acquaintances, mentors, our friends, and other people in our lives. Each relationship can have a … Learn More
Prevention means “to keep from occurring, avert, hinder” or to “keep [impede someone] from doing something.” During April— National Child Abuse Prevention Month — the professionals who provide services to children … Learn More
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A series of laws and procedures promulgated by now-retired Pope Benedict XVI and, especially, by Pope Francis to protect children, promote the investigation of allegations of … Learn More
