Report on how Springfield Diocese can better respond to sexual abuse in final stages
Updated May 04, 2021;
Posted May 04, 2021
Daniel A. Ford, a retired Superior Court Judge, is chairman of the 10-member Task Force on the Response to Sexual Abuse within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield. (Don Treeger | The Republican file photo)
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SPRINGFIELD An independent report on how the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield can better address sexual abuse claims, improve transparency and protect the vulnerable is expected to be released next month.
The report is being prepared for Bishop William D. Byrne by the Independent Task Force on the Response to Sexual Abuse, according to Carolee McGrath, diocesan media relations manager. It will include recommendations from Stop It Now!, an outside agency hired by the diocese to gather feedback from survivors on how their allegations could have been better handled.