State Statutes Applicable to Metropolis of Denver Clergy
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Clergy are treated in a special way under state statutes. They are "required
reporters" of abuse, and are also granted exemption under certain circumstances
from disclosing what has been told to them in Confession. Statutes within the
fourteen states that comprise the Metropolis of Denver are available for
reference:
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Archdiocese Sexual Misconduct Policy
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The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese and the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Denverwill not
tolerate Sexual Misconduct by Clergy.
The Archdiocese Sexual Misconduct Policy is posted at:
http://www.goarch.org/archdiocese/documents/misconduct_policypage
A telephone hotline - (877) 554-3382 - has been established to answer questions
regarding the policy and to accept complaints relating to sexual misconduct by
clergy. All calls with questions or complaints will be taken seriously and
allegations will be investigated fully and impartially. Callers can ask to speak
with a male or female volunteer in either Greek or English. Calls may also be made
directly to the Archdiocesan Chancellor's Office, (212) 570-3513.
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