Child and Vulnerable adults reporting procedures
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If you witness, suspect, or know of child and/or vulnerable adult abuse,
YOU MUST FILE A REPORT WITHIN 48 HOURS!
Reporting procedures for suspected or known sexual abuse of a minor (person under 18 years of age) or vulnerable adult by a member of the clergy
CONTACT:
The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services within 48 hours at 1-800-252-5400, www.txabusehotline.org, or call the local police department. If a person is in immediate danger, call 9-1-1
Parish Safe Environment Coordinator: Sharon Patek: 361-594-3836
AND
Shannon Thomas, LMSW, Coordinator of Pastoral Care and Outreach, Diocese of Victoria, 361-827-7186 or [email protected].
OR
Bishop or Chancellor of the Diocese of Victoria, 361-573-0828.
Written allegations can be mailed to:
Office of the Bishop
P.O. Box 4070
Victoria, TX 77903
Marked “Personal and Confidential.”
If sexual abuse by a member of the clergy has occurred in another diocese, the Diocese of Victoria will help bring your concerns to church officials. For assistance, contact Shannon Thomas, 361-827-7163, or [email protected].
