Former Social Worker Vouches Credibility of Claims against Archbishop, by Krystal Paco, KUAM, June 15, 2016

Former Social Worker Vouches Credibility of Claims against Archbishop

By Krystal Paco
KUAM
June 15, 2016

http://www.kuam.com/story/32224054/2016/06/15/former-social-worker-vouches-credibility-of-claims-against-archbishop

Archbishop Anthony Apuron has denied the allegations of sex abuse and instead claims he is a victim of a malicious smear campaign to oust him. But retired social worker Zita Calvo believes the accusers are telling the truth. Calvo was a social worker for 20 years with Child Protective Services.

Archbishop Anthony Apuron has denied the allegations of sex abuse and instead claims he is a victim of a malicious smear campaign to oust him. But retired social worker Zita Calvo believes the accusers are telling the truth. Calvo was a social worker for 20 years with Child Protective Services.

A part of CPS's mission is to provide immediate intervention and help to children who are victims of abuse. Additionally, the organization conducts investigations into allegations of child abuse and neglect.

Calvo said she does not know any of Apuron's alleged victims, adding, "Everything that's going on - these men wouldn't have come out if these allegations weren't true. And I believe every single one of them and their allegations against Apuron. What makes them so credible is they each came out and they were very detailed in what transpired during the time when they were with Apuron."

Calvo says it's not unusual for victims to wait so long to share their stories. In this case, she notes the victims were hesitant to tell an adult because Apuron was a man of the cloth and trusted by the community.