Protecting children and young people

The Diocese of Little Rock is committed to protecting children and young people. If a child is in immediate danger, please call 911. If not in immediate danger, please call the State of Arkansas Hotline for Crimes Against Children at (800) 482-5964. After contacting the civil authorities, please follow these steps:

  • If your report is regarding abuse by a bishop, go to Report Catholic Bishop Abuse.
  • If your report is regarding abuse by a priest, deacon, religious or other member of Church personnel, please contact Deacon Matthew Glover, chancellor for canonical affairs, at mglover@dolr.org or call him at (501) 664-0340, ext. 361. For victim assistance, contact Laura Gottsponer, LCSW, victim assistance coordinator, at lgottsponer@dolr.org or call her at (501) 664-0340, ext. 425.
  • If you prefer to report abuse to the diocese by mail, please send a letter to Laura Gottsponer, LCSW, victim assistance coordinator or Deacon Matthew Glover, chancellor for canonical affairs.

Laura Gottsponer, LCSW
Victim Assistance Coordinator
Diocese of Little Rock
P.O. Box 7565
Little Rock, AR 72217-7565

Deacon Matthew Glover
Chancellor for Canonical Affairs
Diocese of Little Rock
P.O. Box 7565
Little Rock, AR 72217-7565

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