Rhode Island attorney general report details decades of alleged child sexual abuse in Diocese of Providence

What does the report estimate about the scale of abuse?

The attorney general’s report estimates that about 75 clergy abused more than 300 children, with allegations spanning roughly 1950 to 2011. POLITICO,Boston Globe,Firstpost

What does the report say about how the Diocese of Providence responded to allegations?

The report says the diocese often sought to minimize and contain allegations, frequently handling reports internally and, in some cases, moving accused priests to new assignments rather than consistently involving police or removing them. Connecticut Public,NYT,Boston Globe

When did the investigation begin and what did Neronha say should happen next?

Neronha’s office began investigating the diocese in 2019, and he said the report should spur changes aimed at protecting children and improving accountability, while warning the known cases likely understate the full scope. Northern Virginia D…,Daily Mail,POLITICO