Reporting Sexual Abuse and Harassment

Our Home, Inc. strives to prevent all sexual abuse and harassment. Any person with cause to believe an Our Home resident has been sexually abused or harassed is encouraged to contact Josh Thorpe, Associate Director, or Jenise Pischel, Executive Director, at 605-352-4368.

 

All reports, including those from third parties and anonymous individuals, are confidential and will be thoroughly investigated. All reports of alleged abuse will be referred by Our Home to the South Dakota Department of Social Services for external investigation. 

Persons wishing to directly report alleged child abuse or neglect to the SD Department of Social Services may call 1-877-244-0864. Intake Specialists will be available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. If reporting an emergency situation before 8 a.m. or after 5 p.m., on weekends, or during a holiday, please contact your local law enforcement. 

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