Reporting an Incident
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VIctim Assistance Ministry
Doris May, Victim Assistance Officer and Head of Pastoral Response Team, This number is to be used to report concerns regarding abuse, sexual or otherwise, by Church personnel. This number provides pastoral outreach to victims/survivors of child sexual abuse. (765) 464-4988
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Who Should Make Reports
- Victims of child sexual abuse by a person ministering on behalf of the Church
- Persons with a suspicion that a child may be sexually abused by a person ministering on behalf of the Church
- Persons concerned about violations about our Code of Conduct regarding appropriate behavior with children by any person ministering on behalf of the Church
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How to Make a Report
Indiana law requires that any individual who has reason to believe that a child is a victim of abuse or neglect must report immediately to:- The local Child Protection Services agency (Hotline: 800-800-5556); or
- A local law enforcement agency.
Under Indiana law, it is a criminal act not to make such a report. This law applies to all adults without exception.
By Phone:- Doris May, Victim Assistance Officer & Head of Pastoral Response Team: (765) 464-4988
- Office of the Vicar General: (765) 269-4601 -or-
- Charles "Max" Layden, Conduct in Ministry Officer: (765) 463-2242
By mail:
Please compose a detailed description of the facts/incidents of the abuse and send it to Mr. Max Layden: P.O. Box 909, Lafayette, IN 47902.