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Roselín case: Archdiocesan Network for the Culture of Care urges stronger child protection
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Roselín case: Archdiocesan Network for the Culture of Care urges stronger child protection

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Archdiocesan Network for the Culture of Care urged strengthening child protection mechanisms following the murder of 14-year-old Roselín Florentín Gómez.
  • The network called for swift, responsible, and transparent justice in the case, emphasizing that violence against young lives wounds society.
  • They also appealed for respectful media coverage, warning against rumors and the dissemination of unverified information that could harm the victim's family and the investigation.

Following the tragic murder of 14-year-old Roselín Florentín Gómez in Caazapá, the Archdiocesan Network for the Culture of Care has issued a strong call to reinforce prevention, listening, and response mechanisms designed to protect children and adolescents.

When a young life is taken by violence, the heart of all society is wounded.

— Archdiocesan Network for the Culture of CareStatement on the murder of Roselín Florentín Gómez.

The network stated that the violent loss of a young life deeply affects the entire society. They emphasized the priority of seeking truth and urged for justice to be administered with speed, responsibility, and transparency. The organization stressed that "no warning sign should be ignored, and no minor requesting help should feel alone or unprotected."

The search for truth must be a priority, and justice must act with speed, responsibility, and transparency.

— Archdiocesan Network for the Culture of CareCall for action following the adolescent's murder.

In a public statement, the Network also addressed the media and the public, imploring them to handle the case with respect, prudence, and responsibility. They cautioned that sharing images, personal data, rumors, or unverified information could intensify the family's suffering, violate the adolescent's dignity, and impede the investigation. The organization underscored that the right to information must always be exercised while preserving privacy and avoiding any form of exposure or revictimization.

The dissemination of images, personal data, rumors, or unverified information can increase the family's suffering, violate the dignity of the adolescent, and hinder the investigation.

— Archdiocesan Network for the Culture of CareWarning against irresponsible reporting on the case.

The Archdiocesan Network for the Culture of Care expressed its condolences to the grieving family and reiterated its commitment to collaborating with institutions and communities dedicated to the comprehensive protection of children and adolescents. They offered to provide safe spaces, preventive training, responsible listening, and respectful accompaniment.

No warning sign should be ignored, and no minor requesting help should feel alone or unprotected.

— Archdiocesan Network for the Culture of CareStatement emphasizing the need for robust child protection systems.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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