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Catholic Bishops Abuse Reporting
The Catholic Bishop Abuse Reporting Service (CBAR) has been established to receive reports of sexual abuse and related misconduct by bishops and to relay those reports to proper Church authorities for investigation. To make a report, visit ReportBishopAbuse.org or phone (800) 276-1562. When a report includes a crime, such as the sexual abuse of a minor, it will also be reported to civil authorities. Otherwise, reports will be kept confidential.
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Diocese of Grand Island Victim Assistance
If you or someone you care about is suffering the pain of abuse, our victim assistance ministry is here to help. We serve as a point of contact for reports of church-related incidents of abuse and are available to assist all individuals in seeking support and finding resources for protection and healing. We have individuals available to take calls in English and Spanish.
Call Toll Free: 1-800-652-2229
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The Way Healing Retreats
- The Way Healing Retreat Details (Brochure)
- Poster
- How is The Way Trauma-Sensitive?
- Retreat Team
- Spirit Mornings Interview with The Way facilitator Sue Stubbs
To Register
Email: bheidt@gidiocese.org
Call: Elizabeth A. Heidt Kozisek, Ph.D. at (308)382-6565
Several potential attendees are in need of financial assistance.
If you would like to donate part of the cost, or the full cost of $250 per attendee please click the donate button below: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 Assistance Coordinators:
Cheryl Albright, M.S. M.S. Ravenna, NE 1-800-652-2229 Elizabeth Heidt Kozisek, Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist Grand Island, NE 1-800-652-2229 Rev. José Chavez Episcopal Vicar for Hispanic Ministries Lexington, NE 1-800-652-2229 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 1-800-652-1999.
Diocese of Grand Island
Child Protection Office
(308)382-6565