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Posted by Barbara Dorris on June 13, 2012
Today, as best we can tell, there was no mention of:
■putting suspended predator priests- for the sake of public safety- in remote, secure treatment facilities
■stopping the use of Catholic therapists and using independent and experienced therapists (who specialize in pedophilia) instead
■revamping or expanding review boards to be more independent
■training parishioners in how to appropriately respond to abuse allegations, in ways that don’t deter or scare victims, witnesses or whistleblowers from coming forward.
In the report on the charter today, time and time again, promises were depicted as facts. Again and again, pledges that have been repeatedly violated were described as realities that are undeniable.
It’s sad, too, that before America’s bishops, the “zero tolerance” pledge was described as “controversial.”
“Many dioceses,” it was said have “safety plans” for suspended predators. Sadly, we rarely see a real plan that’s effectively enforced.
We’re appalled that sex crimes are still being called “boundary violations” and that when committed by foreign-born priests are being explained away as “cultural differences.” Priests are highly educated men. They know what’s appropriate. Rarely, if ever, are sex crimes by clergy due to “misunderstandings” or cultural differences.
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