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	Survivors, Clergy Come Together for Catholic Sex Abuse Conference WISN April 5, 2011 http://www.wisn.com/r/27429981/detail.html Survivors and clergy came together for a first of its kind conference about the sex abuse scandal in the Catholic Church. It was hosted by Marquette University's Law School. The conference stemmed from a documentary by former State Supreme Court Justice and law professor Janine Geske. The film was intended to get dialogue rolling in seminaries and parishes. "Then move forward to make sure children are protected and make sure that children are never exposed to that in our church again," said Geske. Bishops and clergy from the U.S. and beyond emphasized the need for a personal approach. "Bishops are better off in dealing with this when they have firsthand contact with victim survivors ... caring for people who've been victimized, caring for survivors and bringing about healing," said Spokane Bishop Blase Cupich. It's healing that many believe needs to happen worldwide. Abuse victim Peter Isely said, "This is a global church; this criminal activity's been taking place everywhere around the world. There has to be a global solution." The conference runs through Tuesday at Marquette University's law school.
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