The church released a statement that effects the global church in regard to personal one-on-one interviews. The new policy supports those who choose to have another adult present. The new policy also amends the church handbook policy in regard to reporting abuse and how Bishops can better handle situations regarding abuse. Included in that is a bishops hotline for those in North America 1-800-453-3860, ext. 2-1911. There is no reported hotline or helpline outside of North America.