Task Force members curb child sex abuse
by Nick Delgado
Guam – Task force members of the LaniKate Protehi Y Famagu'on-ta Act discussed ways to prevent and reduce child sexual abuse today. The group is tasked with gathering statistical data concerning child sexual abuse, creating goals for local policy on child abuse prevention, and improving the services offered by government agencies, private organizations and community-based groups to victimized children. Attorney General Leonardo Rapadas states, "Together, with
the broad scope of work we all do concerning our youth, a solid and viable solution will take shape for us to execute the mission of this task force."
A preliminary report with the task force recommendations on policies addressing sexual abuse of children may be submitted to the Legislature and the Governor by April 1st.