Safe Environment
Promise to Protect. Pledge to Heal.
Your local Victim Assistance Coordinator is available to help you or anyone who has been abused or victimized by someone representing the Catholic Church. We will listen to your needs and support you. We will help you make a formal complaint and arrange a personal meeting with the bishop, or his delegate if desired. We encourage you to come forward and speak out. The Victim Assistance Coordinator in our diocese is: Kristin Eyre, MSW, LISW-CP 843-856-0748 or 800-921-8122
How to Report an Allegation
- Contact the Department of Social Services within the county you suspect the abuse took place.
- Contact the Diocese at 843-261-0430, to report status.
- Contact the police department, you suspect the abuse occurred, immediately.
- Call the Victim Assistance Coordinator at 843-856-0748 or 800-921-8122
YOUR ROLE IS TO REPORT
THERE IS TO BE NO INVESTIGATION BY YOU OR ANYONE ELSE AT THE PARISH/SCHOOL
The Victim Assistance Coordinator can assist individuals in presenting their allegations to the Department of Social Services, the police, and the Diocese of Charleston.
For assistance, contact our Victim Assistance Coordinator:
Louisa Storen, LISW, LMFT
843-856-0748 or 800-921-8122
Victim Assistance Coordinator for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston
Promise to Protect. Pledge to Heal.
By providing Compassion, Support, and Resources for those affected by sexual abuse by a Priest, Deacon, or lay person working with the Diocese of Charleston.
