Abuse Incident Report Form

If you or someone you know has experienced abuse by a member of the Church, employee, or volunteer, your first call should be to local law enforcement. If the abuse involves a minor child, it must also be reported to the Office of Children's Services. See below for additonal steps and contact information. 

Victims of abuse are also strongly encouraged to contact Jocelyn Niedziela, Victim Assistance Coordinator. Victim Assistance Ministry exists to receive such reports, provide compassionate care and support,  offer resources, and ensure that local law enforcement is informed. A report to the Victim Assistance Coordinator can be done by filling out the Abuse Incident Report found below, or by calling or emailing Jocelyn Niedziela, Victim Assistance Coordinator at (907) 374-9553 or [email protected]. 

• Alaska Reporting Requirements: You must report child sexual abuse to both local law enforcement and the Office of Children's Services. For a listing of local law enforcement in your area, click here.  
• Provide identifying information about the child, parent/guardian, suspected abuser, and anyone else involved.
• Report as many details as possible about what has happened.
• Contact the person in charge at the parish or school where the suspected abuser works or volunteers as well as the Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator.
• Document and keep information you report and to whom you make the report. 
• If you suspect an elderly person or vulnerable adult is being abuse, this should also be reported. Elder abuse should be reported to Adult Protective Services - 1 (800) 478-9996.
• If you have any questions, need assistance in reporting, or are unsure of what needs to be reported, please contact the Victim Assistance Coordinator for help.