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Reporting Child Sexual AbuseThe Louisiana Children's Code (Article 610) specifies that mandated reporters shall make reports immediately upon learning of incidents of child abuse or neglect. If you have reasonable cause to suspect that a child is being or has been abused by anyone, please do the following.
If abuse is within the home or by Licensed Daycare Staff:
LA Dept. of Children and Family Services (DCFS)
1-855-452-5437 24 hours a day, 7 days a weekResources available on the DCFS website:
- Mandated Reporter Portal (To fill out form online)
- Child Protection Investigation
- Reporting Child Abuse/Neglect
If abuse is outside of the home:Call local police or Sheriff’s Department
Lafourche Parish: (985) 446-2255
St. Mary’s Parish (337) 828-1960
Terrebonne Parish: (985) 876-2500
Jefferson Parish: (504) 364-5300
If the accused is a priest, deacon, religious brother or sister, seminarian, employee or volunteer of a Diocesan Office, Catholic school, or Church parish in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, call the Outreach Line (985) 873-0026 or the Victims' Assistance Coordinator, Nancy Diedrich (985) 850-3172 after it has been reported to the local police or Sheriff's Department.
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Victim's AssistanceOur Victims' Assistance Coordinator is Mrs. Nancy Diedrich. Mrs. Diedrich served the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux as Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor in the Office of Family Ministries for 28 years. She has 30 years of counseling experience. You may reach her at 985-850-3172, or by email at [email protected].
If you have been a victim of sexual abuse by a priest, we invite you to come forward. Mrs. Diedrich is here to assist you. We are committed to walking with you toward healing.
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Contact Us
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Kimberly Zeringuekzeringuehtdiocese.orgDiocesan Safe Environment Coordinator
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Nancy Diedrichndiedrichhtdiocese.orgVictims' Assistance Coordinator
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