Sex Abuse Policy Issued by Cleveland Diocese
The Cleveland Roman Catholic Diocese issued a policy to combat child sexual abuse by priests that includes new training requirements and a board of laypeople to review allegations.
The policy change requires priests and other staff to be removed from the ministry permanently if an act of abuse is confirmed, Bishop Anthony Pilla said.
The changes are based on recommendations from a panel the bishop appointed to determine how the diocese can prevent abuse and help victims.
The diocese in 1989 adopted a policy for child abuse allegations and amended it in 1992. The new policy amends the 1992 policy.
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