L’Arche Atlanta is committed to protecting all of our members and friends, with and without intellectual disabilities, from harm caused by any kind of abuse, violence, harassment or neglect. This commitment is anchored in the very core of L’Arche’s mission: to celebrate the unique value of every human being.

In the United States, L’Arche communities are held accountable to high safeguarding standards, which are set by their respective state licensure bodies and by their membership agreement with L’Arche USA. L’Arche is committed to:

• Protecting all of our members and friends, with and without intellectual disabilities, from harm caused by any kind of abuse, violence, harassment or neglect
• Continuously evaluating how to reduce risks
• Offering clear and accessible ways to speak up
• Ensuring unbiased, competent, and swift investigations
• Verifying communities’ compliance with safeguarding standards
• Growing a robust selection of safeguarding resources and trainings

Need help now?

• L’Arche USA and L’Arche Atlanta do not provide 24-hour crisis counseling services. This site is not a hotline, and our offices are not staffed 24/7.
• If you are or someone you know is in immediate danger, please dial 911.
• If you are in mental health crisis, you can call the 988 lifeline for crisis support.
• If you have experienced sexual assault and need to locate resources in your area, please call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800.656.HOPE or visit online.rainn.org

Alert Us

L’Arche’s members are held to high standards as they are invited to care for one another and share daily life. Please let us know if you witness, learn of, or experience misconduct in any L’Arche setting, including any kind of abuse, violence, harassment, or neglect.

To file a report, visit L’Arche USA’s Safeguarding page.