If you are witnessing a criminal act of child abuse in progress that constitutes an immediate serious threat to the physical or emotional safety of a child or any other person , first contact the police emergency number 911 immediately.
Report All Cases to the County Child Protective Services where the abuse occurred. On this page are county and Diocese hotlines and links containing information about child abuse reporting.
After reporting abuse to local law enforcement or child protective services, make a Report to the Diocese if the Abuse was committed by Clergy, Employee or Volunteer
The Bishop's Delegate in the Office of the Bishop handles cases involving bishops, priests, deacons or candidates for ordination.
Human Resources handles cases involving employees (including religious brothers and sisters) and volunteers.
The Superintendent of Schools handles cases involving school personnel.
Click the "Reporting FYI" button for more detailed information about the reporting process itself.
Riverside County
24-hour Child
Abuse Hotline:
800-442-4918
Outside Riverside Area:
800-422-4453
Inside City of San Bernardino:
San Bernardino County
800-827-8724
San Bernardino Diocese 24-hour Child Abuse Hotline:
888-206-9090
