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New association of sexual abuse victims satisfied with initial meeting with the Church

The Dar Voz ao Silêncio association met with the Portuguese Episcopal Conference (CEP) on Thursday to demand structural changes to the Church's victim compensation and support process. The association proposed an independent external audit and urged the State to improve access to psychological support within the National Health Service (SNS) for survivors.

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While this is currently a negotiation between a victims' association and the Church, it highlights ongoing systemic efforts to secure better access to psychological care within the SNS and potential changes to compensation processes for abuse survivors.

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