The procedures for reporting suspected or actual abuse are: if you suspect that a child is being neglected or abused immediately call the Department of Children and Families area serving the child’s residence [DCF] and ask for the Protective Screening Unit.

The area office number for Worcester is 508-929-2000. They are staffed on weekdays between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm.

To make a report at any other time, call the Child Risk Hotline 800-792-5200.

If you suspect a parish employee or parish volunteer is involved, you should call Judith Audette, the Director of the Office of Prevention and Healing 508-929-4363at the chancery office.

To make an initial complaint about past sexual abuse of a minor who is now an adult, call the Office of Prevention and Healing at 508-929-4363.