Child protection is the path to a healthier, happier and stronger society. Even more importantly, “The protection of children gives the human form of life its best chance to prepare the way of liberty from material bondage.” A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srimad Bhagavatam 1.8.5 Purport.
Do you wonder what can be done to prevent child abuse in ISKCON? Do you wonder how your center, yatra or region can stop child abuse within devotee community?
The International Symposium on Child Abuse, happening on March 18, 2024 is offering a one day workshop as a stand alone pre-conference option addressing child abuse within religious congregations.
The main conference over the following few days has many more topics of interest, such as: Creating a Prevention Oriented Community How Domestic Violence Perpetrators Manipulate Systems & Professionals A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing: Child Sexual Abuse in the Church Challenges in Sexual Abuse Prevention: The Need for Evidence Based Programming – Childhood sexual abuse has been identified as a completely preventable childhood trauma. When Traditions Hurt: Addressing Abuse in the Faith-Based Organizations Child Sexual Abuse: When Victims Don’t Act Like Victims – Common Myths and Misconceptions When the Child Abuser Carries a Bible Please share this opportunity with the leaders, managers and other interested devotees in your community. This rare opportunity to come together and receive professional, advanced directive from experts in the field is just weeks away.
ISKCON management, centers, zones, and regions can send a representative to learn and glean information for the group. Child Protection Volunteers will greatly benefit from this gathering of professionals and resources.
The more knowledgeable we are, the sooner we can effectively prevent and address abuse of Vaisnava youth. Informed leaders, managers and members make all the difference in how and when ISKCON turns the page on child abuse.
Would you like to sponsor a devotee to attend? Contact Lilasuka dasi – Info@SafeTemple.org
Let the Child Protection Office North America know who registers from your yatra – Info@SafeTemple.org
Thank you for being part of this essential paradigm change for ISKCON. Your servant, Lilasuka dasi
Director Child Protection Office – North America
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