Recognize the warning signs of violence against children.
These can include when the parent or caregiver:
Counseling or parenting classes may prevent violence when any of these factors are present. Watchful guidance and support from the extended family, friends, clergy, or other supportive persons may prevent abuse or allow early intervention in cases of abuse.
If you even suspect a that a child is being harmed or neglected, it is your duty to report it. All of these children deserve to be protected and it's up to us.
50% of Americans have failed to report child violence and neglect!
Could you have helped a child by reporting violence and neglect against them?
You may be saving a life and, at the very least -- saving a child from the pain and terror of being harmed and neglected! You'll never know what it feels like unless you've been there yourself and hopefully — you never were!
Click on Resources or Reporting Violence and Neglect for local state reporting numbers
Don't be afraid. Take action. Even of you just suspect abuse - it is necessary to file a report. It must be investigated. You can make a report anonymously
Giving the child's name, age, address, parent's names and any other pertinent information will greatly help the child in the investigation.
Facts About Violence Against Children
Forms of Violence and Neglect Against Children
Signs of Violence Against Children
What Makes People Harm and Neglect Children
What You Can Do To Help
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For more information on Reporting and how you can get involved, see our Public Awareness and Advocacyand Resource sections of this Web site.
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Report violence against children — even if you only suspect it
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