Shillong, Oct 23: The Christian Brothers have learnt of an allegation of sexual abuse by one of its members made through a Facebook post as part of the #me too movement. The Christian Brothers stand in solidarity with and in support of any survivor of sexual abuse.
The Christian Brothers are committed to a just and fair hearing to both the complainant and the alleged abuser, through a formal process as laid out in our Protection Policy – ‘Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults’.
This policy looks into all cases of abuse, past and present, so as to ascertain with compassion the truth and support the survivor towards achieving a peaceful closure while taking appropriate action against the alleged abuser if found guilty.
Accordingly, due procedure will be initiated as laid out in our said Policy to take this serious allegation forward towards arriving at the truth and assisting the survivor with necessary help to attain due closure.
Even as these internal processes are carried out, they stand committed to cooperating with the agencies of the law. Said Br. J. Johnson Society Protection Officer Professional Ethics Commission in the press statement issued today to the media House.
