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By Jennifer Barton, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent - PROVIDENCE — Children are a gift to be treasured and cared for, treated with dignity and raised morally. Unfortunately, the reality is that far too many children around the world suffer abuse every year. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the Catholic Church recognizes this terrible threat to the children of God.

“The Diocese has had and will continue to have strong policies and procedures in place to make sure that our kids are as safe as possible when participating in parish, school or diocesan activities,” said Kevin O’Brien, the director of the Office of Compliance for the Diocese of Providence.