Signaling a move to provide greater transparency in sexual abuse cases in the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis announced the abolition of the “pontifical secrecy” rule. The change will allow the Vatican to share information with civil authorities. The church used...
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Catholic sexual abuse review boards often favor clergy
Leaders of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States responded to thousands of accusations of sexual abuse by clergy by promising reform through mandatory review boards. The church claimed these panels would be independent and contain lay people in each diocese...
What is a highway-rail grade crossing incident?
There are various ways to categorize different accidents involving railroad workers. By categorizing, it makes it easier to see which types of accidents pose the greatest risk to workers. Furthermore, it can help with developing stronger safety standards and helping...
New report outlines strategies to prevent sexual abuse against children
One in 10 children suffer from sexual abuse in some form. It is an often-silent problem that happens around the world – in high-and low-income countries alike. This startling statistic may be especially concerning if you are a parent. But what can you do to help...
