Critics claim it's the archdiocese's attempt to circumvent Child Victims Act NEW YORK (ChurchMilitant.com)
- The New York archdiocese is implementing a program to compensate
victims of sexual abuse, as long as they promise never to sue the
archdiocese. The program is receiving backlash from all quarters.
The Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Program will allow victims with credible allegations of abuse to apply for compensation, with payment handed out within 60 days of the claim. Victims must also sign a confidentiality agreement as well as a release freeing the archdiocese of any litigation over related claims in the future.
http://www.churchmilitant.com/news/article/cardinal-dolan-establishes-fund-for-abuse-victims
The Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Program will allow victims with credible allegations of abuse to apply for compensation, with payment handed out within 60 days of the claim. Victims must also sign a confidentiality agreement as well as a release freeing the archdiocese of any litigation over related claims in the future.
http://www.churchmilitant.com/news/article/cardinal-dolan-establishes-fund-for-abuse-victims