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Yesterday, Governor Rick Snyder announced the appointment of Judge Michael J. Talbot (Ret.) to the Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board. The board promotes the health, safety, and welfare of Michigan's children and families by funding local programs and services that help prevent child abuse and neglect. In a press release issued by Governor Snyder's office, Governor Snyder said, "I thank Michael for his commitment to promoting the programs in Michigan that help protect children from abuse and neglect." You can read the full release here.
Learn more about Judge Talbot from this press release issued by the State of Michigan Court of Appeals.
In April, Judge Talbot was named special independent delegate to assume full authority within the Diocese of Saginaw with regards to all matters involving the alleged sexual abuse of minors and sexual misconduct by clergy and diocesan representatives. The recently retired judge of the Michigan State Appeals Court will oversee procedures and responses to the sexual abuse of minors — and sexual misconduct issues — involving clergy and other diocesan representatives. He will establish specific roles and responsibilities for diocesan representatives including communications to the general public, as well as official responses to media inquiries, and will take the lead on any and all interaction with civil authorities.
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