The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America has now released and posted its entire, four-page policy entitled, "Policy on Sexual Misconduct by Clergy." It ostensibly outlines the problems of sexual misconduct by clergy and the recent establishment of a hotline to accept complaints. The online posting also specifies the founding of an advisory board to assist the Archdiocese with the implementation of this policy, and the procedure for reporting and investigating such complaints. The full text of the policy is available by visiting the URL http://www.goarch.org/en/archdiocese/documents/misconduct_policy.asp?printit=yes.

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