Rob Talach speaks with Chris dela Torre of CBC’s Afternoon Drive to discuss what victims of sexual abuse are hoping to see happen during the Vatican’s summit of Catholic bishops. This summit will discuss the problem of sexual abuse in the Church.
Rob Talach has helped hundreds of survivors seek justice against the Church in his decades of practice. Hear his thoughts on this rampant issue in this interview.
Published on March 28, 2019
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