Wurtele selected as Catholic Church consultant

Sandy Wurtele, professor, Department of Psychology, was recently appointed as a child protection consultant by the vicar general for the Catholic Church Diocese of Wilmington, Del. In this position, she will evaluate and make public recommendations regarding diocese policies on the protection of children and youth from sexual exploitation.

Wurtele is considered an expert in the prevention of child abuse. She recently published her third book for parents, titled “Safe Connections: A Parent’s Guide to Protecting Young Teens from Sexual Exploitation” published by Parenting Press, Seattle.