The Office of Child Protection and Victim Assistance provides opportunities to report abuse, heal from abuse, and find support. Additionally, this office works to ensure that all children and youth in programs throughout the diocese have a safe environment full of caring and responsible adults to watch over them.
How to Report a Suspected Incident of Child Abuse or Sexual Misconduct
The Office of Victim Assistance seeks to reach out and support victims of sexual abuse. If you believe there is an incident of child abuse or sexual misconduct, please visit this page to fill out a form and return it to the Victim Assistance Office.
Diocesan response to the sexual abuse crisis
Learn about the commitments the Diocese of Arlington makes with regard to allegations of child sexual abuse and protecting God’s children. Get answers to frequently asked questions, read diocesan responses to the sexual abuse crisis, and learn how to report a suspected incident of child sexual abuse or sexual misconduct. View the Diocese of Arlington list of priests credibly accused of sexual abuse of a minor and important notices regarding diocesan clergy and employees.
Catholic Bishop Abuse Reporting Service
To report an incident of sexual abuse and related misconduct by a bishop, please contact the Catholic Bishop Abuse Reporting Service at ReportBishopAbuse.org or call (800) 276-1562. The Catholic Bishop Abuse Reporting Service will receive and relay those reports to the proper Church authorities for investigation. Where 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. Please click here for information on how to make a report.
Learn More about What We Do
The Office of Child Protection
The Office of Victim Assistance
Programs and Resources
USCCB Annual Report
VIRTUS
Youth Training Programs
Background Checks
Liaisons
USCCB Charter & Norms
Diocese of Arlington’s Annual Child Protection and Victim Assistance Reports
Child Protection Resources
Review Board for the Diocese of Arlington
Programs for Those Sexually Abused by Clergy
Reflections for Those Sexually Abused
FAQs
Bishop Burbidge's message for survivors of sexual abuse by clergy
Read Bishop Burbidge’s message and personal commitment to hope and healing for those sexually abused by clergy, religious, lay volunteers, and employees of the Church.
Deacon Marques Silva
Director, Office for Child Protection 703-841-3847
Frank Moncher, PhD
Director, Office for Victim Assistance 703-841-2530
