Reporting Suspected Abuse

 How do I report suspected abuse?

If you suspect abuse of a child or a vulnerable adult (or have been abused), first call proper law enforcement or the Washington State DSHS hotline no later than 48 hours at 1-866-END-HARM (1-866-363-4816).

Second, if the alleged abuse involves personnel from the Archdiocese of Seattle (priests, deacons, teachers, employees, or volunteers at a school or parish) please call the Archdiocese of Seattle within 48 hours of learning of alleged abuse at 1-800-446-7762; or if you are aware of abuse by a bishop or suspect a bishop of covering up abuse you should report it online here or call 1-800-276-1562.

For more info on abuse, go here.