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If you are a victim, or know a victim:
The Diocese of Tyler is committed to provide help to anyone who may have been hurt or abused by a priest, deacon, religious, or anyone working in the name of the Church.
The Promoter of Justice, Rev. Gavin N. Vaverek, serves as our victim assistance coordinator, confidential phone line (903) 266-2159 .
If you know a minor is currently being abused, or in danger, immediately report it to your local police department or Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS).
Additional Help for Victims:
Besides contacting the Promoter of Justice for the Diocese of Tyler, there are also other groups to provide assistance to those abused by priests, deacons, or religious.
For those seeking spiritual healing the Maria Goretti Network, a new lay group of survivors reaching out to other survivors, is a possible resource. Another such group is Survivors Network for those Abused by Priests, a support group headed by recovering survivors of abuse by clergy. There are also some more specialized groups, such as: The Regain Network for victims of abuse of any kind by the Legion of Christ and the Regnum Christi. Mothers against Sexual Abuse is another resource.
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