ISKCON’s founder Srila Prabhupada is shown in archival images lovingly offering prasadam to children — an embodiment of his enduring compassion and care for the innocent. Today, that legacy is being powerfully realized in a bold new initiative: the launch of ISKCON’s Child Protection Office Committee (CPOC) website. The official mission underscores that by safeguarding children’s well-being, “we not only nurture the future of ISKCON but also set an example for the world.” The new site (https://
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The newly established Child Protection Office Committee (CPOC) is dedicated to safeguarding the well-being, dignity, and safety of children across ISKCON’s global communities. Our mission is to create an environment where children can grow, learn, and serve joyfully, with the full support of a robust protection system.
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new website: www.iskconcp.org
Here, you’ll find valuable resources on child protection, including how to recognize potential risks, ho
By Lilasuka Dasi
ISKCON in North America is growing by leaps and bounds. Child protection needs to grow along with it. At the very beginning of Srimad Bhagavatam, Srila Prabhupada stated, “The protection of children gives the human form of life its best chance to prepare the way of liberty from material bondage” (SB 1.8.5, purport).
We want to thank the ISKCON centers across the U.S. and Canada who are increasing their contributions and enabling the Child Protection Office to add much-needed sta
By Surabhi Kunja Devi Dasi
The ISKCON Karuna Care Association will be holding a comprehensive five-week child protection educational program entitled “Guardians of Innocence: Protecting Krishna’s Children” this month. This comprehensive online course, which begins on August 24th, will hold its first live class on August 31st at 8 AM BST.
“This Course has been designed to bring awareness about the serious issues of Child Abuse in ISKCON and the world in general,” said Karuna Care Course Manager
By Atma Tattva Das
In a significant milestone for the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), the ISKCON Child Protection Office (CPOi) commemorates its 25th anniversary, underscoring its unwavering commitment to protecting the young souls within the community. Spearheading this transformative journey is Kamalesh Krishna Das, the International Director of CPO, whose dedicated leadership has played a pivotal role in nurturing the organization’s profound impact. From its modest
This GBC resolution has yet to be reviewed by the SABHA. However, the GBC felt this resolution is of such importance that at least the administrative processes outlined below should begin as soon as possible, and can be modified pending the review of the SABHA.
On December 28, 2022, in response to recent revelations of abuse connected to the ISKCON Mayapur school, during its weekly online meeting, the ISKCON Governing Body Commission (GBC) resolved to establish a formal inquiry to “identify the
By Gopi Ramana Dasa
The Radhadesh CPT has been invited by the International Child Protection Office for a 3 days Child Protection Training in the beautiful Villagio Hare Krishna Temple near Bergamo, Italy. The Child Protection training was held on the 5th and 6th of October. The last day was reserved for Review Panel Member Training (RPM).
There were about 15 attendees participating from Italy, Germany, Czech Republic, Ireland and Belgium.
The Radhadesh Team are new to this service role
