Contact Information for Civil Authorities by Diocese
Is a child or vulnerable adult in imminent danger?
** If yes, then dial 911 **
Otherwise, call civil authorities, as follows:
- Diocese of Joliet, IL
Reporting Sexual Abuse: English or Spanish - Diocese of Milwaukee, WI
Kenosha County Department of Human Services: 262-605-6582 or after hours 262-657-7188 - Diocese of Norwich, CT
Reporting Suspected Abuse (Phone Card) - Diocese of Springfield, MA
Department of Children and Families: Pittsfield, 413-236-1800 (or 1-800-292-5022) or after hours 1-800-792-5200 - Diocese of Steubenville, OH
Jefferson County Department of Jobs and Family Services: (740) 264-5515 - Archdiocese of Washington, DC
Appendix A (p. 47) of the Child Protection Policy
Further guidance on reporting abuse or suspected abuse:
https://adw.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2018/09/Reporting_Child_Sexual_Abuse-Small-File.pdf