Please join us in being there for those we must Protect and Heal
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Reporting Suspected Abuse
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.
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SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN
The Quick & Easy Safe Environment Resources is a tool designed to support the Archdiocese of Los Angeles in its commitment to protecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults from sexual abuse. It provides essential guidance on topics such as mandatory audits, safeguarding resources, and training programs for both clergy and volunteers. Key features include:
- Information on accessing fingerprinting services and Safe Environment training.
- Resources for reporting suspected abuse.
- Tools to raise awareness, such as brochures and bulletin inserts for Child Abuse Prevention Month.
- Contact details for key coordinators within the Archdiocese.
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Our Prayer
"A Prayer for Healing Victims of Abuse"
Holy Spirit, comforter of hearts, heal your people's wounds and transform brokenness into wholeness.
Grant us the courage and wisdom, humility and grace,
to act with justice.
Breathe wisdom into
our prayers and labors.
Grant that all harmed by abuse may find peace and justice.
We ask this through
Christ, our Lord.
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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.