The following information is intended to assist victim-survivors, mandated reporters, and any person working or volunteering in the Archdiocese, to report suspected abuse and/or respond to a disclosure of abuse by complying with reporting laws, and responding knowledgably and with compassion. Forms and documents are available to guide you. If you have any questions regarding this information or these forms, please call the Archdiocesan Victims Assistance Ministry Office at 213-637-7650 or on our toll-free number (800) 355-2545.
As part of our ongoing commitment to transparency and accountability, you can use this webpage to learn about the Archdiocese’s efforts to prevent abuse and to support victim-survivors. You can also learn about our Code of Conduct, protocols for reporting and investigating suspected abuse by those serving in the Archdiocese and for removing offenders from ministry.
It is because of the hard work and dedication of our Safeguard the Children Program staff, and the hundreds of thousands of employees, volunteers, clergy and lay faithful who have participated in the program, new cases of abuse are rare today in the Church in Los Angeles. We remain vigilant in our commitment to protect children and report allegations and remove perpetrators from ministry.