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Anyone 18 years or older is a Mandated Reporter.
The Louisiana Children’s Code (Article 610) specifies that mandated reporters shall make reports immediately upon learning of incidents of child abuse or neglect.
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Local Police or Sheriff’s Department
Lafourche Parish:
(985) 446-2255
Terrebonne Parish:(985) 876-2500
St. Mary Parish:(337) 828-1960
Jefferson Parish:(504) 364-5300
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Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux Outreach line
(985) 873-0026
Victims’ Assistance Coordinator
(985) 850-3172
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If the child fears going home or you feel there is clear and imminent danger, DO NOT contact the child’s family. Contact law enforcement. -
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Resources
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USCCB
USCCB
Charter For The Protection Of Children And Young People
2016 Annual Report
Resources
Faith and Safety - Technology Safety Through the Eyes of Faith -
Louisiana
Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services toll-free number
855-4LA-KIDS (855-452-5437)
for anyone in the state to call and report child abuse or neglect.One number, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to speak to a trained child welfare worker to report possible abuse and neglect.
Prevent Child Abuse Louisiana
Louisiana Mandated Reporter Form
Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services -
Bullying
Stop Bullying.gov
American Psychological Association
National Crime Prevention Council
Bridging Refugee Youth & Children's Service -
Human Trafficking
Anti-Trafficking Program - information from Migration and Refugee Services (MRS) on Human Trafficking
Letter to Dioceses - from MRS containing information on the intersection of child abuse and human trafficking
MRS Brochure - on human trafficking
US Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking -
Other Resources
Crimestoppers: Safe School Hotline Brochure
How Brains are Built: The Core Story of Brain Development
Sexting Prevention
The 10 Commandments of Internet Behavior
Office of Louisiana Attorney General
Connect Safely
Project Safe Childhood, U.S. Department of Justice
SafeKids
Netsmartz
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Darkness to Light
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
GetNetWise
Kids Health/Internet Safety (also in Spanish)
CyberSmart!
Wired Kids
Childhelp
AT&T Safety Games
iSafe
Child Lures Prevention
Crimestoppers
National Federation of Catholic Youth Ministers
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