How to Report an Incident of Sexual Abuse to the Archdiocese of Hartford

If you have knowledge or suspect that a minor or vulnerable adult (an adult with an intellectual disability) has been sexually abused, in any manner, by personnel of the Archdiocese of Hartford, you are urged to report this information to:
Faith Vos Winkel, MSW
Victim Assistance Coordinator
860-541-6475
faith.voswinkel@aohct.org

In addition, you will be asked to follow up in writing with a detailed description of the facts involved in the incident. Specifics of this written report can be found in the Policies and Procedures of the Archdiocese of Hartford Relating to Allegations of Sexual Misconduct Involving Minors and Vulnerable Adults. This document is also available online at www.archdioceseofhartford.org. The Archdiocese of Hartford will report any and all incidents to the proper civil authorities.

Mandated reporters in the State of Connecticut are required by law to report any incident of sexual abuse involving a minor or vulnerable adult. We encourage any Non-Mandated persons to report such incidents to the proper authorities as well. We support your right to do so.

Incidents involving sexual abuse of minors (persons under the age of 18) should be reported to: State of CT Department of Children and Families Care-line 1-800-842-2288

Incidents involving sexual abuse of vulnerable adults aged 18 – 59 should be reported to the: State of CT Connecticut Department of Developmental Services AID Division for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities 1-844-878-8923

Incidents involving sexual abuse of vulnerable adults aged 60 and over should be reported to: State of CT Department of Social Services Division of Protective Services for Elders 1-888-385-4225

Once a written report of an incident of sexual abuse of a minor or vulnerable adult has been received, an investigation will be undertaken by, or on behalf of, the Archdiocese of Hartford.

Cómo Denunciar un Incidente de Abuso Sexual que Involucre a un Menor o Adulto Vulnerable en la Arquidiócesis de Hartford

Si tiene conocimiento o sospecha que un menor o adulto vulnerable (un adulto con discapacidad intelectual) está siendo abusado sexualmente, de cualquier manera, por alguien del personal de la Arquidiócesis de Hartford, debe reportar inmediatamente el incidente a:
Faith Vos Winkel, MSW
Coordinadora de Asistencia de Victimas
860-541-6475
faith.voswinkel@aohct.org

Además, se le pedirá hacer un seguimiento por escrito con una descripción detallada de los hechos involucrados en el incidente. Detalles específicos de este informe por escrito se pueden encontrar en www.archdioceseofhartford.org o en el Manual de la Oficina de Ambiente Seguro. La Arquidiócesis de Hartford reportará cualquier y todos los incidentes a las autoridades civiles correspondientes.

Por ley el Estado de Connecticut requiere obligatoriamente reportar cualquier incidente de abuso sexual que involucre a un menor o adulto vulnerable (un adulto con discapacidad intelectual). Recomendamos a las personas apropiadas a reportar dichos incidentes. Nosotros apoyamos su derecho para hacerlo.

Incidentes de abuso sexual a menores de 18 años deben ser notificados al: Departamento de Menores y Familias 1-800-842-2288

Incidentes de abuso sexual con adultos discapacitados de 18 a 59 años deben ser notificados a: Departamento de Servicios de Desarrollo AID Division de Personas con Discapacidades Intelectuales 1-844-878-8923

Incidentes de abuso sexual que incluyan adultos vulnerables de las edades de 60 años o más deben ser notificados a: State of CT Departamento de Servicios Sociales 1-888-385-4225 1-888-385-4225