Whenever we receive complaints about abuse of children and young people, these are reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency, regardless of their apparent credibility or the time since the reported abuse occurred, including anonymous complaints and complaints against friars who are deceased.

We encourage anyone who is aware of sexual abuse by a priest or religious to report it to their local law enforcement agency.

Reporting to Law Enforcement

In cases where the victim is currently a minor or a child is currently in danger, make a direct report to a law enforcement agency.

• If there is immediate danger to a child, call 911 and follow whatever steps law enforcement agents advise to protect the child.
• If the danger is less immediate, contact the local police department or state child welfare hotline.

In cases where the victim is no longer a minor, or the abuse occurred in the distant past, contact the local police department about making a report.

Reporting to the Dominican Friars

You may contact the Province's Victim Assistance Coordinator:

Fr. Victor Laroche, O.P.
Provincial Office
P.O. Box 8129
New Orleans, LA  70182

phone: 504-837-2129
fax: 504-837-6604
email: vlaroche@opsouth.org
 

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Resources

Websites containing reporting laws in states where we serve.
 

• Florida  www.myflfamilies.com
• Georgia www.togetherga.net
• Louisiana www.dss.state.la.us
• Tennessee www.tn.gov/dcs
• Texas www.dfps.state.tx.us

Websites for the dioceses where we serve.
 

• Diocese of Austin  www.austindiocese.org
• Archdiocese of Atlanta  https://archatl.com
• Diocese of Baton Rouge  www.diobr.org 
• Diocese of Dallas  https://cathdal.org
• Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston  www.archgh.org
• Diocese of Lubbock  https://catholiclubbock.org
• Diocese of Memphis in Tennessee  https://cdom.org
• Archdiocese of Miami  www.miamiarch.org 
• Archdiocese of New Orleans  www.arch-no.org
• Archdiocese of San Antonio  www.archsa.org