Thread by @GregErlandson

Mrs. Suzanne Healy, chair of the National Review Board, is now making her virtual presentation. It is pre-recorded, but she will be able to answer questions afterwards.
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In the 2020 audit, there were 4250 total allegations, but most are historical allegations. Current allegations total 22, less than 1% of total.
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The audit of new allegations against clergy being less than 1% shows what has been accomplished by new policies, Healey said. Concern remains for the historical case, however. #USCCB21

Healy said she has been involved in sexual abuse issues for 15 years. She says the pain of victim survivors must continue to be addressed. We must focus on healing, accountability and transparency, she said. #USCCB21

Healy acknowledges that it feels like the issue will never go away, but she notes that progress has been made. #USCBB21

She says the focus must continue to be on the victim survivors, building relationships with them and listening to them. #USCCB21

Healy said that we need 100 percent compliance from the dioceses. 35% do not have a parish audit program in place, according to the 2020 audit, however. #USCCB21

The Review Board applauds the CBAR bishop reporting service. She said that CBAR also needs to be audit to be sure all cases are being handled appropriately. #USCCB21

The victim survivor community "has been clamoring" for all those alleged to have been abusers to be listed, alive or deceased, she said. #USCCB21

Re the Theodore McCarrick report released in 2020, the Review Board notes the systemic reporting failures, manipulation by offenders, and the handling of anonymous reports. #USCCB21

Bishop Brennan of Columbus endorses on-site audits of parishes. Says it is worth the effort. Mrs. Healy said she supports this. On site audits makes sure people are implementing safe environment practices. #USCCB21

Abp Etienne of Seattle said he was responding to the healing work needed for the survivors, as well as the healing needed for the people and the clergy as well. He asked about practical suggestions for this kind of healing work. #USCCB21

Mrs. Healy said the National Review Board has been talking about the need for healing and is willing to help. #USCCB21