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Each State has a system to receive and respond to reports of possible child abuse and neglect. Professionals and concerned citizens can call statewide hotlines, local child protective services, or law enforcement agencies to share their concerns.
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| Child Abuse Reporting Numbers | |
| Series Title: | Related Organizations Lists |
| Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
| Availability: | View Download (PDF - 0KB) |
| Year Published: | 2010 - 6 pages |
| This directory lists the in-state toll-free and local phone numbers maintained by States to receive reports about suspected child abuse. Reports about abuse in all States can be made by calling Childhelp (800-4-A-Child) or local child protective service agencies. | |
What to Expect When Calling
Childhelp®
Steps to follow to obtain appropriate help when calling the Childhelp® Hotline.
| The Role of First Responders in Child Maltreatment Cases: Disaster and Nondisaster Situations | |
| Author(s): | Children's Bureau Cage, Salus |
| Availability: | View Download (PDF - 2,205KB) |
| Year Published: | 2010 - 158 pages |
| This manual is for professionals, such as emergency medical technicians, child protective services caseworkers, and law enforcement officers, who have the primary responsibility for the initial on-scene response to situations in which child abuse or neglect may have occurred. The manual describes the various types of child maltreatment and the signs that may indicate that maltreatment has occurred, provides an overview of the initial response and investigation in cases of suspected maltreatment, explains how first responders should prepare for and provide testimony in court for maltreatment cases, and outlines how first responders and their agencies can respond to child maltreatment ... | |