How to Report Abuse

Individuals are urged to report incidents of abuse or suspicions of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment.
In an emergency situation, please contact local law enforcement authorities, usually by calling 911.

• Situations involving abuse of minors should always first be reported to civil authorities at the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services at 1-800-252-5400  or  online here: Texas Abuse Hotline 
• If the allegation involves priests, deacons, or an employee of a parish or the Diocese, in addition to contacting appropriate civil authorities, please also notify the Diocese of Dallas Victim Assistance Coordinator, Barbara Landregan, at 214-379-2812.
• If the allegation involves a member of Church leadership, including bishops, archbishops or cardinals, in addition to contacting appropriate civil authorities, please also notify Steve Martinez, a third-party contact established to receive these reports at 210-734-7786 or make notification through the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ third party reporting system at 1-800-276-1562 or online here: USCCB Reporting System