We have to change the statute. Such changes have been introduced annually but never get heard. So that means we have to change who is sitting in the seats at the legislature. The only other way is to get the court to declare that it is unconstitutional. The Catholic Church has now filed a lawsuit against the Washington law so that will tell the tale.
Thank you for sharing the information, but what steps should we be taking to get this law changed? Churches protect and enable abusers. We can't stop that if we can't compel clergy to report. This is a horrendous abuse.
We have to change the statute. Such changes have been introduced annually but never get heard. So that means we have to change who is sitting in the seats at the legislature. The only other way is to get the court to declare that it is unconstitutional. The Catholic Church has now filed a lawsuit against the Washington law so that will tell the tale.
Incredible that ANY religious clergy would hesitate to protect children.
Thank you for sharing the information, but what steps should we be taking to get this law changed? Churches protect and enable abusers. We can't stop that if we can't compel clergy to report. This is a horrendous abuse.