Safeguarding

Report Sexual Abuse by Church Persons Below:

Phone

Victim Assistance Coordinator:
(509) 353-0442

Vicar for Priests:
(509) 466-0220

If you are unsure of how best to do this, contact any of the people listed above.

Letter

Catholic Diocese of Spokane
P.O. Box 1453
Spokane, WA 99210-1453

Addressed to any of the following:

Bishop Thomas Daly
Diocesan Vicar General
Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator

Mark your letter "Personal and Confidential"

Online

Please fill out the confidential form linked below:

Online Reporting Form

Another option: You may request that your counselor or attorney contact us.

Our Commitment

If you are a victim of sexual abuse, our first obligation is to provide you and your family a safe and compassionate place to report abuse and receive pastoral care and counseling support. We echo Pope Francis' words to survivors: "Words cannot fully express our sorrow for the abuse you suffered, and I am profoundly sorry that your innocence was violated by those you trusted."

Your contact is very important to us. We know that it takes great courage for a person who has experienced abuse by a Church Person to reach out to that same church to report abuse and seek help. We encourage you to contact us directly at (509) 353-0442.

Mandatory Reporting for Child Abuse & Neglect

Your Duty to Report

The Duty to Report Suspected Abuse of Minors and Vulnerable Adults (PDF)

CPS Abuse Reporting Forms

All clergy, employees, and volunteers who suspect that a child, youth or vulnerable adult is a victim of abuse or neglect must report the suspected abuse to the appropriate law enforcement agency AND to Child Protective Services (children and youth) or Adult Protective Services (vulnerable adults). Complete the form below before calling the appropriate agency.

CPS Abuse Reporting Form (Español)

CPS Abuse Reporting Form (English)

Protecting Our Children Trifold

Other Helpful Contacts

Child Protective Services
Spokane County: (509) 363-3333
(800) 557-9671/(800) 562-5624
Department of Social and Health Services: (866) 363-4276

Adult Protective Services (APS)
(800) 459-0421

Law Enforcement
Adams County: (509) 659-1122
Asotin County: (509) 243-4171
Columbia County: (509) 382-2518
Ferry County: 509-775-3132
Franklin County: (509) 545-3500
Lincoln County: (509) 725-3501
Garfield County: (509) 843-3493
Okanogan County (509) 422-7200
Pend Oreille County: (800) 669-3407
Spokane County: (509) 456-2233
Stevens County: (800) 572-0947
Walla Walla County: (509) 527-3265
Whitman County: (509) 397-6266 or (509) 397-4341