Child Protection
The ISKCON of Alachua Child Protection Volunteers serve the mission of ISKCON’s Central Child Protection Office to help protect children from abuse and neglect. By doing so, we strengthen the future of ISKCON – the children – while providing an example to the world of a spiritual society that practices compassionate caring and protection.
Our Child Protection Volunteers work to create a safe environment through awareness and education. You can report any concerns you may have regarding child abuse past or present.
The CPVs will keep confidentiality, handling information according to local legal requirements and ISKCON Child Protection Policy and Guidelines.
The Child Protection Volunteers for ISKCON of Alachua are:
Dhanya Gaurangi devi dasi
Dhanya dasi holds a Master’s degree in Counselor Education and a Specialist’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Her training includes trauma-informed care, perinatal mental health and couples counseling. She is a full-time mother, traveling kirtaniya, and educator on topics of personal and relationship wellness.
Contact us for concerns, suggestions, or to volunteer
Please contact us if you have concerns of child abuse or neglect.
If you have suggestions on how to make our community safer, or are interested in volunteering please contact us. Your feedback and support are essential in improving the quality of our service to the community.
You may contact us at iskconalachuacpv@gmail.com
To learn more about child protection in ISKCON North America visit http://www.safetemple.org/