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The director of the Springfield Diocese office that assists victims of clergy abuse is departing after making key changes in the way the diocese responds to victims and handles allegations. The diocese is conducting a national search to replace him.
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Massachusetts requires police to keep secret all reports and arrests related to sexual and domestic violence, something no other state does. Many elected officials want to look into changes.
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A Hampden County Superior Court judge said Thursday she will reconsider whether to allow the Roman Catholic Diocese in Springfield may subpoena The Berkshire Eagle for interview notes and documents from confidential sources about clergy abuse.
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The research, from Prisoners' Legal Services of Massachusetts, provides detailed descriptions of the alleged misconduct by correction officers and other staff.
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The Elizabeth Freeman Center in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, has displayed the images and words of women who have been harassed on the street to call attention to the impact of sexual harassment.
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An NHPR investigation has revealed multiple allegations of sexual misconduct against Eric Spofford, the founder and former CEO of Granite Recovery Centers. GRC is New Hampshire’s largest provider of substance use disorder treatment. The claims involve former employees and a former client and include allegations of sexual harassment and assault.
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An outspoken victim of clergy sexual abuse — who supported and inspired other survivors in western Massachusetts and across the country — died of gall…
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Hundreds of protesters demonstrated in front of a UMass Amherst fraternity house Monday for a second straight night following accusations of a sexual…
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A task force on Wednesday released recommendations for how the Springfield Catholic diocese can better handle — and prevent — instances of clergy sexual…
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The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is meeting this week on a range of issues. Among the newer faces at the virtual conference will be William Byrne…