in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston"
- The investigation of the Office of the Attorney General did not produce evidence of recent or ongoing sexual abuse of children; but it is far too soon to conclude that the abuse has stopped and will not reoccur in the future.
- The investigation did not produce evidence sufficient to charge the Archdiocese or its senior managers with crimes under applicable state law.
- The investigation did not produce evidence that the widespread abuse of children was due to an institutional acceptance of abuse and a massive and pervasive failure of leadership.
"I have determined that based on my conclusions and in order to ensure that children will be safe in the future, this report is essential. It is essential to create a public record of what occurred. The mistreatment of children was so massive and prolonged that it borders on the unbelievable. This report will confirm to all who may read it, now and in the future, that this tragedy was real."
Top Archdiocese officials knew the extent of the clergy sexual abuse problem for many years before it became known to the public.
Report On Sexual Abuse Of Children In The Roman Catholic Archdiocese Of Boston
Massachusetts Attorney General Tom Reilly 23.Jul.03
Executive Summary (pdf)
Full Report (pdf)
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