Find complete EIM information (reporting abuse, policies, training, and resources) for the Diocese of Austin at austindiocese.org/eim.
Patricia Hoelscher
EIM Administrator
254.584.5102
EIM compliance is required of all clergy, religious, seminarians, diocesan employees, parish and Catholic school employees, and adult lay persons who volunteer in ministry with minors or vulnerable adults; or in any ministry, program or organization that serves youth or vulnerable adults in any manner, or functions at a time and place where they are typically present.
To be compliant, one must have an account with VIRTUS.org, attend one initial live training, complete online refresher training every three years thereafter, and consent to a background check every three years.
How to report an incident of concern
The Diocese of Austin is committed to preventing harm from happening to any of our children or vulnerable adults. Go to austindiocese.org/eim (or call the EIM Office at 512-949-2447) to learn what to do, and how to report, if you suspect sexual or physical abuse and/or neglect of a child or vulnerable adult; and what to do if the suspected abuse is by clergy, or an employee or volunteer of any diocesan parish, school or agency.
Pastoral support for victims of sexual abuse
The Diocese of Austin is committed to providing confidential and compassionate care to victims of sexual abuse, particularly if the abuse was committed by clergy or a church representative. If you have experienced abuse by someone representing the Catholic Church, please contact the diocesan coordinator of victim assistance and pastoral support at (512) 949-2400.