Child Protection Office Structure
Governing Body Commission (GBC) is the ultimate managing authority of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). It has overall responsibility to ensure that a system of child protection is in place and functioning.
Child Protection Oversight Committee (CPOC) is a GBC-nominated body responsible for upholding policies, structures, and processes for effective child protection across ISKCON. Operating independently, the CPOC does not engage in direct involvement with specific cases, adjudications, or appeals. Instead, its role is to provide governance, oversight, and strategic guidance for ISKCON’s global child protection efforts.
Regional Child Protection Offices operate in most major regions of the World, including North America, Europe, India, Latin America, Australia, Russia, and Africa.
The North American Child Protection Office (NACPO) is responsible for:
To receive and review of current and future abuse allegations in North America (NA)
To coordinate adjudication of cases along with Response coordinator
To follow up on requirements and restrictions of abusers as appropriate
To keep all records and files in North American cases
To disseminate information on child protection
To organize seminars and training for children, communities, leaders and all members of ISKCON
To make sure systems for screening and background checks are in place
To monitor and train local temple child protections teams
To coordinate care for confirmed abuse victims
To help develop and implement standards and guidelines for child care in NA ISKCON, in coordination with International Child Protection Offices.