The Focolare Movement is committed to preventing and avoiding any type of violence, abuse, maltreatment, and bullying of anyone during any of its activities. We aim to offer and ensure safe environments for all people. We are committed to upholding the dignity of each person and to cultivating a culture of respect and esteem for others in order to prevent and avoid all forms of abuse.
In particular, all the members of the Movement are responsible for safeguarding children and adolescents by promoting their well-being.
To report an incident or suspicion of sexual abuse, please reach out to:
- Local authorities (police or child protection services: USA / Canada)
AND - Write to abusereport.foc@gmail.com
(as listed on the International website of the Focolare:
https://www.focolare.org/en/prevention-of-abuse/)
Alternatively, if you prefer, you may contact someone through the Praesidium Safe Line (866) 607-7233 (SAFE) (English, French and Spanish). Anonymous reporting is available.