Safeguarding and Reporting Misconduct

Then children were brought to him that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples rebuked the people, but Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.”
(Matthew 19:13-14 ESV)

The Anglican Diocese of Cascadia takes abuse and neglect seriously. If you have reason to suspect child abuse or neglect, either past or present, please report it immediately to the local authorities. See below for your state specific child abuse reporting instructions.

Alaska: https://dfcs.alaska.gov/ocs/Pages/Report-Child-Abuse.aspx
Oregon: https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/report-abuse/pages/default.aspx
Washington: https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/safety/report-abuse

After reporting the abuse to local authorities, please complete the Whistleblower Reporting Form so we know about the incident and can provide informed care to all parties.

Reporting Misconduct

Are you reporting behavior by a parishioner, staff, volunteer, intern, vendor, or Vestry member at your church?

  • Contact your Rector

  • Complete the Whistleblower Reporting Form

Are you reporting behavior by your Rector?

  • Complete the Whistleblower Reporting Form

  • Call or email the Safety, Response and

    Care Team: Misconduct Intake Officer, Kristi

    Heffron (kheffron@adfw.org, 817-988-1941)

    or Canon of the Ordinary, Rev Canon Ken

    Hegtvedt (hegtvedt@comcast.net).

Are you reporting behavior by your Bishop?

  • If you have a misconduct claim against

    a bishop, please

    email misconduct@anglicanchurch.net and

    a provincial representative will be in touch

    with you. This is a safe, confidential, and

    secure inbox to contact.

If you believe the behavior you're reporting is a crime or workplace law violation, please call your local police or state employment authority.

Then complete the Whistleblower Report Form.