Lilasuka Dasi, Director of the Child Protection Office – North America (CPO-NA), is recommending ISKCON management send representatives to the 2024 International Symposium on Child Abuse held in Huntsville, Alabama, March 18-21st. This year’s focus is on child abuse in religious organizations.
The annual International Symposium on Child Abuse is a premier conference providing expert training, resources, and networking opportunities on the matter of child protection. The in-person-only 40th International Symposium on Child Abuse will offer more than 100 workshops over the multi-day event. There is a stand alone Pre-Conference option on congregational considerations for preventing child sexual abuse on Monday March 18th.
“This is an unprecedented opportunity to come together and receive professional, advanced directives from experts in the field,” said Lilasuka, “I’m encouraging devotees to share this information with their leaders, managers, and other interested devotees.
“ISKCON management, centers, zones, and regions are encouraged to send a representative to learn and glean information for their community,” she continued, “Child Protection Volunteers will greatly benefit from this gathering of professionals and resources. The more knowledgeable we are collectively, 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.”
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