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Archdiocese of Galveston Houston
Policy for Reporting Suspected Abuse of a Minor
"A person having cause to believe that a child's physical or mental health or welfare has been adversely affected by abuse or neglect by any person shall immediately make a report." (Texas Family Code § 261.101)
To Report suspected abuse of a minor (person under 18 years of age) by an UNKNOWN perpetrator:- Contact Child Protective Services (CPS) of the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services 800-252-5400 or Local Police Department
To Report suspected abuse of a minor (person under 18 years of age) by a Member of the Clergy:- Contact Child Protective Services (CPS) of the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services 800-252-5400 or Local Police Department AND
- Diane Vines, Victims' Assistance Coordinator, Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, Post Office Box 907, Houston, Texas 77001; Email: vac@archgh,org or 713-654-5799 (confidential voicemail)
To Report suspected abuse of a minor (person under 18 years of age) by an Employee or Volunteer of the Archdiocese / School:- Contact Child Protective Services (CPS) of the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services 800-252-5400 or Local Police Department AND
- Director, Office of Child and Youth Protection, Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, 1700 San Jacinto Houston, TX 77002, 713-652-4499