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Episcopal diocese of Virginia ignores abuse prevention requirements

November 17, 2022 Anglican Watch Leave a comment

The Episcopal Diocese of Virginia is ignoring denomination-wide abuse prevention policies almost four years after their required adoption date. The requirements include adoption of updated Policies for the Protection of Children and Youth. Additionally, adoption of Policies for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults is required. Both must be based on

Failure of Episcopal dioceses and churches to adopt current policies to prevent abuse disrespects abuse survivors

March 19, 2020 Anglican Watch Leave a comment

During the 2015 General Convention (GC) of The Episcopal Church, two measures were passed that addressed abuse in the church. Measure 2015-A073 authorized the updating of Model Policies for the Protection of Children, while Measure 2015-A074 called for the update of the Safe Church Training Materials. The work was done by a