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- Protecting God's Children
VIctim Assistance Ministry

Jackie Montrie, Victim Assistance Coordinator:
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 a Report
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- 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
How to Make a Report
If you or someone you know has been a victim of child sexual abuse in the past or present day by clergy (priest or deacon) you are requested to report the incident in the following manner:
1. Make a report to Child Protective Services by calling 800-800-5556 or local law enforcement.
2. Call Jackie Montrie M.A., LMFT, LMHC Victim Assistance Coordinator of the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana at (765) 464-4988.
3. Thereafter, an investigation will be undertaken by or on behalf of the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana.
If you or someone you know has been a victim of child sexual abuse in the past or present day by someone working in a parish or school for the Roman Catholic Church in the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana (such as religious sister or brother, lay employee, lay volunteer, etc.) you are requested to report the incident in the following manner:
1. Make a report to Child Protective Services by calling 800-800-5556 or local law enforcement
2. Call our Ethics Hotline 855-375-6796, or go to dioceseoflafayetteinindiana.ethicspoint.com. OR
3. Call Jeanne Lausten, Director of Human Resources at 765-269-4604.
Catholic Bishop Abuse Reporting Service (CBAR)