This morning in our church newsletter was a bulletin insert, I am being nudged to share it with you. It is from the Archdiocese of Hartford Office of Safe Environment. Located at 467 Bloomfield Ave. Bloomfield, CT. 06002
The Headline Read:
HOW TO REPORT AN INCIDENT OF SEXUAL ABUSE TO THE ARCHDIOCESE OF HARTFORD
If you have knowledge or suspect that a minor or a vulnerable adult [an adult with an intellectual disability] has been sexually abused, in any manner, by personnel of the Archdiocese of Hartford, you are urged to report this information to
Kathleen D. Nowosadko
Victim Assistance Coordinator
860-541-6475
kathleen.nowosadko@aohct.org
You will be asked to follow up in writing with a detailed description of the facts involved in the incident. Specifics of this written report can be found in the Policies and Procedures of the Archdiocese of Hartford Relating to Allegations of Sexual Misconduct Involving Minors and Vulnerable Adults. This document is also available online at www.archdioceseofhartford.org.
Incidents involving sexual abuse of minors [persons under the age of 18] should be reported to:
State Department of Children and Families Care-line
1-800-842-2288
Incidents involving sexual abuse of vulnerable adults aged 18-59 should be reported to the:
Abuse Investigations Division of the Office of Protection and Advocacy for Person with Disabilities
1-800-842-7303
Incidents involving sexual abuse of vulnerable adults aged 60 and over should be reported to:
Department of Social Services for the Elderly
1-888-385-4225
Once a written report of an incident of sexual abuse of a minor or vulnerable adult has been received, an investigation will be undertaken by, or on behalf of, the Archdiocese of Hartford.
“Together We Can Make A Difference.”
Hugs
Casey
