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 beginnings to groundbreaking initiatives, CPO International has emerged as a beacon of hope and security for ISKCON’s children, celebrating 25 years of exceptional dedication to safeguarding the next generation.
“We were one of the first religious organizations to put into place an independent child protection department,” shared Kamalesh Krishna. While many religious communities have faced child protection challenges, CPO International was ahead of its time, driven by the need to address child abuse cases that had rocked early gurukuls, particularly in the United States. A law case resulting from these abuses nearly jeopardized ISKCON, prompting the GBC to take a bold step forward and establish the International Child Protection Office as a wholly independent entity. This trailblazing approach became a defining moment, setting CPO on its transformative path to protect the young souls within ISKCON.
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