Post file photo. Any person sexually abused by the clergy on Guam can call for assistance. The fund would develop as the archdiocese raises money through a liquidation of assets and resources. California-based attorney Mike Caspino was named the director of the independent group that will administer the settlement fund for victims and said, during a media conference, that the program aims to help ease the pain caused by the abuse.
We will never agree to anyone that is related to the church," Lujan said. Lujan confirmed he met with Caspino two weeks ago and there was never mention of the California lawyer being the director of the program. The Guam attorney accuses Caspino of having an ulterior motive. He charges the church by the hour.
Of course, his loyalty is to the church, not to victims ," Lujan said. Lujan said the parties are supposed to have input on the makeup of the committee. Once the committee is formed, sex abuse victims are supposed to answer a brief questionnaire that would be jointly drafted by the parties followed by a half-day session for each victim with a social worker or psychologist approved or recommended by the doctor on the board. Upon the conclusion, a report of the interview and the questionnaire would be given to the board to make a recommendation as to damages.
The entire process should be done in 90 to days, the attorney said. Once the program is in place, Lujan said he has agreed to go to the court and ask for a four-week stay, or temporary halting of the case, to provide input on the program and come to a joint agreement. The church has allowed all of this abuse to happen all these years and cover it up," Lujan said.
Read more. Department of Labor. The holidays aren't always easy for many trying to celebrate, like for Dededo resident Joni White. But, her family received a little something special just two weeks shy of Christmas. The hike to Fouha Bay and Rock is a sacred pilgrimage to ancient hallowed grounds that nurture your natural spirit and shed light on history.
