To report suspected abuse of a minor, call the
LA Department of Children & Family Services
(24/7) 1-855-452-5437
If you suspect child abuse by clergy, church officials, church employees or volunteers,
please also contact the
Victims' Assistance Coordinator
(985) 850-3172
Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux Outreach Line
(985) 873-0026
Providing a Safe Environment and educating children, youth and adults about preventing child abuse are prime concerns of these Safe Environment Guidelines. Children are gifts from God, and as such we must treat them with respect and assist them in developing to the full potential that God sees in them. Along with their parents, who are the primary educators of their children in the ways of faith, the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux is committed to providing a healthy, loving and safe environment where children can be formed into the future adults of our Church and society. Our children deserve this, and to the very best of our ability we are dedicated to providing this to them.
+ Most Reverend Shelton J. Fabre
Diocesan Outreach Line
In response to the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux is offering an Outreach Line (formerly known as the Child Protection Contact Line). The Outreach Line is an effort to continue the diocesan commitment to support healing for people who have been hurt or sexually abused recently or in the past by clergy, religious or other employees of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux.
The Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux Outreach Line operates from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. A trained mental health professional responds to the line. Individuals are offered additional assistance if requested.
The Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux Outreach Line
Telephone number is (985) 873-0026 or (985) 850-3172
Línea de Comunicación Diocesana
Con el fin de cumplir con las Políticas de Protección de Niños y Jóvenes de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de Los Estados Unidos, la Diócesis de Houma-Thibodaux ofrece una Línea de Comunicación (antes Línea de Contacto para la Protección de los Niños). La Línea de Comunicación es parte del esfuerzo diocesano de comprometerse con el mejoramiento de aquéllos que han sido lastimados o abusados sexualmente recientemente o en el pasado por miembros del clero, religiosos u otros empleados de la Diócesis de Houma-Thibodaux.
El horario de la Línea de Comunicación de la Diócesis de Houma-Thibodaux es de 8:30 a.m. a 4:30 p.m., de lunes a viernes. El encargado de esta línea es un profesional capacitado en salud mental.
Se ofrece asistencia adicional al ser solicitada.
Línea de Comunicación de la Diócesis de Houma-Thibodaux
Número de teléfono (985) 873-0026 o (985) 850-3172
USCCB
Charter For The Protection Of Children And Young People
2016 Annual Report
Resources
Faith and Safety - Technology Safety Through the Eyes of Faith
Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services toll-free number
855-4LA-KIDS (855-452-5437)
for anyone in the state to call and report child abuse or neglect.
One number, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to speak to a trained child welfare worker to report possible abuse and neglect.
Prevent Child Abuse Louisiana
Louisiana Mandated Reporter Form
Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services
Stop Bullying.gov
American Psychological Association
National Crime Prevention Council
Bridging Refugee Youth & Children's Service
Anti-Trafficking Program - information from Migration and Refugee Services (MRS) on Human Trafficking
Letter to Dioceses - from MRS containing information on the intersection of child abuse and human trafficking
MRS Brochure - on human trafficking
US Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking
Crimestoppers: Safe School Hotline Brochure
How Brains are Built: The Core Story of Brain Development
Sexting Prevention
The 10 Commandments of Internet Behavior
Office of Louisiana Attorney General
Connect Safely
Project Safe Childhood, U.S. Department of Justice
SafeKids
Netsmartz
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Darkness to Light
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
GetNetWise
Kids Health/Internet Safety (also in Spanish)
CyberSmart!
Wired Kids
Childhelp
AT&T Safety Games
iSafe
Child Lures Prevention
Crimestoppers
National Federation of Catholic Youth Ministers