Holy Family of Joseph, Mary and Jesus  Catholic  Church

Child and Vulnerable Adult Reporting Procedures

If you witness, suspect, or know of child and/or vulnerable adult abuse, YOU MUST FILE A REPORT WITHIN 48 HOURS!

Contact Civil Authorities:

Department of Family and Protective Services

1-800-252-5400 or www.txabusehotline.org

If the person is in immediate danger, call 911.

If Church Personnel Is Involved In Alleged Abuse:

Step One— Contact Civil Authorities.

Step Two— Contact one of the following:

 · Coordinator of Pastoral Care and   Outreach, Vicki L. Pyatt, LMSW,  

    at (361) 827-7186 or email pastoralcare@victoriadiocese.org;

        ·   Bishop or Chancellor of the Diocese of Victoria at (361) 573-0828; and Written Allegations Should Be Sent To: Office of  the Bishop 
P.O. Box 4070
Victoria, Texas 77903

Mark as “Personal and Confidential”.

We will also help you bring your concerns to church officials outside the diocese if the abuse occurred elsewhere and you now reside in the Diocese of Victoria.  If you ae unsure about bringing a complaint or would like further information, please contact Vicki L. Pyatt.
Holy Family's Safe Environment Coordinator is Margaret Pruett.  She may be contacted at (361) 573-5304 ex 212, or via email at mpruett@hfccvic.org.