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Statement on HB 605: The Hidden Predator Act

BRYAN NOWAK/Special

Posted Friday, March 9, 2018 2:08 pm

Mike Griffin

The Georgia Baptist Mission Board supports Rep. Jason Spencer's effort (HB 605: The Hidden Predator Act) to hold entities accountable who conceal the sexual assault of children. We look forward to working with Rep Spencer to perfect a bill that will protect children throughout our state.

Dr. J. Robert White

Executive Director

Georgia Baptist Mission Board

Mike Griffin

Public Affairs Representative

Georgia Baptist Mission Board

Keywords

child abuse, human trafficking, politics

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