Victim Assistant Coordinator:

The Bishop has appointed Alicia Owens as the Victim Assistance Coordinator as an independent contractor. She receives allegations and reaches out to alleged victims with provision of counseling, spiritual assistance, support groups or other services. The VAC will listen.

The VAC is a competent Catholic Professional who maintains appropriate qualifications. 

If you have a complaint that involves clergy or church personnel, please notify:

Alicia Owens, LBSW, Victim Assistance Coordinator
PO Box 232
Bettendorf, IA 52722-0004
vac@diodav.org
563-349-5002

 

To report child abuse call the Iowa Attorney General Clergy Abuse hotline at 855-620-7000 (M-F, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) to speak with a trained advocate or the Iowa Department of Human Services Child Abuse Hotline: 800-362-2178.  If it involves clergy or church personnel also notify Alicia Owens, Victim Assistance Coordinator: 563-349-5002, vac@diodav.org or PO Box 232, Bettendorf, IA 52722-0004.

To report sexual abuse and related misconduct by bishops, please:
Visit the  ReportBishopAbuse.org website
Call 800-276-1562