Suspected abuse of a disabled person should be reported to the Disabled Person’s Protection Commission (DPPC) in Massachusetts. The Archdiocese of Boston requires all clergy, employees, and volunteers to report suspected abuse of a disabled person.

Massachusetts

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/how-to-file-a-report-of-abuse-or-neglect

1-800-426-9009

Rhode Island

https://bhddh.ri.gov/quality-management-report-suspected-abuse/report-suspected-abuse

401-462-2629

New Hampshire

https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/report-concern/adult-abuse

603-271-7014

Suspected abuse of a disabled person by Archdiocesan personnel or volunteers, while performing the work of the Boston Archdiocese must also be reported to the diocese. Contact the Director of Professional Standards and Oversight at 617-746-5624.

For questions or help reporting elder abuse, please contact the Office of Pastoral Support and Child Protection at 617-746-5985.