Orange Diocese honored for programs to protect children, young people

Published: 2005-08-01

ORANGE, Calif. (CNS) -- The Diocese of Orange's Office of Faith Formation, which oversees the diocesan schools, will be honored for its efforts to educate teachers and students about domestic violence, teen dating abuse, family violence and sexual abuse. The office will receive the Family Violence Project's Award for Inspired Action Aug. 12. The Family Violence Project is a nonprofit organization funded largely by the U.S. Justice Department's Office for Victims of Crime, which trains key community members to recognize and respond to all types of family violence and abuse.

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