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, 
Shannon Thomas
(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