The Office of Victims Assistance Ministry addresses reports of allegations of past and current sexual abuse by clergy, religious, or lay people who work or volunteer for the archdiocese and coordinates counseling and other assistance for those victims.
The Church is committed to healing and reconciliation for victims. The
archdiocese treats all complaints of sexual misconduct seriously and
deals with such allegations in a prompt, respectful, and thorough
manner with compassion and consideration for all those involved. Established in April 2002, the Office of Victims Assistance Ministry is charged with creating a safe and compassionate environment for victims to come forward. The Office also provides guidance and support to those serving the archdiocese regarding mandated reporting and information about counseling and related resources.
Call the Office of Victims Assistance Ministry at 213-637-7650 or 800-355-2545 to:
Report
misconduct by a priest, deacon, or other person working or volunteering
for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles
Report misconduct involving a
family or similar setting
Report misconduct by a bishop, archbishop or cardinal to The Catholic Bishop Abuse Reporting Service (CBAR) by calling (800) 276-1562 or visiting ReportBishopAbuse.org
Get information about the
archdiocese's ongoing commitment, programs, and resources that focus on
outreach to victims/survivors of sexual abuse
Report abuse suffered in another diocese and connect with the victims assistance coordinator in that diocese.
NOTE: These reports do not fulfill the mandates to report sexual misconduct with a minor or vulnerable adult to child protective services or law enforcement.In
addition to addressing the needs of victims reporting misconduct by a
priest, deacon, or other person working or volunteering in the
archdiocese, the Office of Victims Assistance Ministry also provides
guidance and support when persons report matters of sexual misconduct
that involve families and others who may be impacted. In these cases,
the Office of Victims Assistance Ministry is available to advise on
making mandated reports of reasonable suspicion of child abuse and to provide information about counselors whom they may retain to help with their healing.
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