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Survivor Assistance"Let there no be no doubt or confusion on anyone's part: For us, your bishops, our obligation to protect children and young people and to prevent sexual abuse flows from the mission and example given to us by Jesus Christ himself, in whose name we serve."
From the Preamble of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People -
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A parent or guardian who has reason to believe his or her child has been sexually abused by a priest, deacon, employee or volunteer of the Diocese of Grand Island.
Any person, who as a child, experienced sexual abuse by a priest, deacon, employee or volunteer of the Diocese of Grand Island.
An individual who has reported allegations of sexual abuse as a minor and is having difficulty coping with feelings of anger and depression or experiencing other signs of emotional distress as a result of sexual abuse by a priest, deacon, employee or volunteer of the Diocese of Grand Island.
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When you call the Diocese of Grand Island Hotline (1-800-652-2229), you will be connected directly with the Chancellor of the Diocese. You can expect a respectful, confidential conversation. The information, if pertaining to sexual abuse of a minor by Diocesan personnel or clergy, will be passed onto the Victim Assistance Coordinator, who will reach out to you.
The Diocese will notify law enforcement of the allegations in accordance with the requirements of the law.
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Assist you when deemed appropriate by the Diocese, and help you to obtain outpatient counseling from diocesan-recommended, licensed and qualified providers.
Explore with you financial resources for counseling costs and arrange pastoral visits or meetings to aid in the healing process.
Maintain contact with you to ensure that the counseling you receive is helpful.
Provide other assistance as may be deemed appropriate by the Diocese.
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Contact Us
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chancellorgidiocese.orgChancellor
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