The Legal Resource Center for Religious held a one-day multidisplinary workshop entitled “Sexual Abuse: The Continuing Response.” Held immediately prior to the LCWR national assembly, the workshop drew more than 200 participants who explored the civil and canon law issues involved in the sexual abuse crisis. The workshop also looked at new issues that have arisen including relationships with dioceses as they strive to comply with the national policies set by the bishops and with their own new diocesan policies.
The participants from various religious institutes heard from a victim’s advocate, a public relations professional and a psychologist. The workshop also presented the ongoing issues involved in developing intercommunity forums of accountability. Response to the workshop was very positive and participants voiced appreciation for the thorough and insightful presentations which were given by Sharon Euart, RSM; Judy Hereford; David Kuhn; Lynn Levo, CSJ; Phyllis Willerscheidt; and Daniel Ward, OSB.
LCWR Update
October 2003
