Word and Action’s Response to the 2021 Earthquake in Haiti
On August 14, 2021, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti, killed more than 2,000 people and left over 500,000 individuals physically...
17 More Suits Filed in Perlitz Settlement
“Up to 170 victims of convicted pedophile Douglas Perlitz are eligible to share in the $60 million settlement approved in an interim...
Ohio-based mission worker accused of abuse in Haiti
A Haitian court is hearing allegations that a worker for a large Ohio-based international aid ministry allegedly sexually abused minors...
Interview with Tele Metropole (Le Point)
Georges Bossous, Jr., Founder and Executive Director of Word and Action, Paul Kendrick, Child Avocate, and Nicole Phillips, Human Rights...
Advocates: Fairfield grad’s sex-abuse victims need more than payout
Deadly demonstrations fueled by skyrocketing prices, alleged government corruption and a lack of social services have rocked Haiti — long...
Fairfield U., others, settle sex-abuse claims for $61 million
Fairfield University is among several affiliated religious groups that have agreed to pay a $61 million settlement following lawsuits...
Acte de violence perpétré contre la mairesse de Tabarre, Madame Nice Simon .
Communiqué de Presse MIAMI, FL—[WORD AND ACTION, INC]- le 5 Octobre, 2018—Fidèle à sa mission qui consiste à prévenir et à diminuer les...
MOMENT OF SOLIDARITY FOR THE SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT
ORLANDO, FL—[WORD AND ACTION, INC]- September 27th, 2018—According to the RAINN, “Only 310 out of every 1,000 sexual assaults are...
Catholics remain skeptical after Francis’ apology for abuse
Pope Francis condemned the sexual abuse of children by Roman Catholic clergy in an unprecedented letter Monday to the church’s 1.2...
Report: Orange County pastor had sex with underage church member
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - An Orange County pastor faces charges of sexual activity with a 17-year-old stemming from allegations from one year...
