Who to Contact to Report Sexual Abuse

If you have knowledge of an incident of sexual abuse of a minor by a cleric, church employee or volunteer, you may report the matter to one of our Victim Assistant Coordinators: 

Ravenna
Cheryl Albright, M.S., Mental Health Practitioner
(308)440-7644

Grand Island
Elizabeth A. Heidt, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
(308)382-1764

Aileen Grundel, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
(308)381-2233

Scottsbluff
Matthew Hutt, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
(308)632-8080

Anne Talbot, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
(308)632-8547

Please understand that anonymous reports of misconduct compromise the ability of the Diocese of Grand Island to follow up on such reports and be of assistance. Our Diocese wishes to respond promptly and with compassion to all reports of misconduct, treating all victims with dignity, respect, privacy and confidentiality.

Limits of Confidentiality: If the report is of sexual abuse to a minor, the Diocese is required to report the matter to law enforcement. You may report instances of sexual abuse directly to the appropriate law enforcement agency or the Nebraska Child Abuse Reporting Hot Line 1-800-653-1999.

Diocese of Grand Island
Child Protection Office
(308)382-6565