Child Abuse Information by State
Information on child abuse doesn't have to be
difficult to find if you know where to look. Federal legislation
provides guidance to states, and states must make their own criminal and
civil statutes within the confines of federal law. Although child abuse
is a nationwide problem, child abuse laws vary from state to state. Therefore, it is important to turn first to your own state laws
and resources when educating yourself on the subject. Here you will
find a wide variety of information regarding child abuse including:
child abuse hotlines, child protective services, and reporting guides
organized by state.
National
Child abuse is a tragic epidemic that can scar a child for the rest of his or her life. While only the abuser is responsible for the abuse, what allows it to continue is inaction by others who may see the warning signs. Don't take a chance with a child's life and future. While law enforcement can provide immediate assistance, what's ultimately needed is a long-term solution and that's where a family law attorney can help. Contact one today for a free initial evaluation of your case.
National
- Child Welfare Information Gateway (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
- Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect: Signs and Symptoms
- MedlinePlus: Child Abuse (National Library of Medicine)
- Child Abuse Manual [PDF] (U.S. Army Community and Family Support Center)
- Alabama Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board
- Child Abuse FAQs (Alabama Department of Human Resources)
- Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect in Alaska (State of Alaska - Office of Children's Services)
- Child Protective Services (Arizona Department of Economic Security - Division of Children, Youth, and Families
- Categories of Abuse and Neglect (Division of Children, Youth, and Families)
- Office of Prevention and Family Support
- Arkansas Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board
- Abuse & Neglect: Information for Parents (Judicial Council of California)
- Juvenile Dependency Forms
- Tennyson Center for Children
- Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Q&A (Department of Children and Families)
- Learn the Signs of Child Abuse (Department of Services for Children, Youth, and Their Families)
- The Professionals' Guide to Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (DSCYF brochure) [PDF]
- Child Abuse/Neglect Mandatory Reporting Form
- Counsel for Child Abuse and Neglect (CCAN) Office (District of Columbia Courts)
- Plan for Furnishing Representation in Neglect Proceedings in the District of Columbia [PDF] (District of Columbia Courts)
- Superior Court of the District of Columbia Child Abuse and Neglect Attorney Practice Standards[PDF] (District of Columbia Courts)
- Juvenile and Neglect Branch (District of Columbia Courts)
- Florida Abuse Program (Department of Children & Families)
- DCF Forms
- A Parent's Guide to Juvenile Dependency Court
- Ways To Prevent Child Abuse [PDF]
- How To Report Child Abuse or Neglect (Department of Family and Children Services)
- Hawai'i Children's Justice Centers (Hawai'i State Judiciary)
- Child Protection (Idaho Supreme Court)
- Guide for Parents to Juvenile Court Abuse and Neglect Proceedings [PDF] (Illinois State Bar Association)
- Child Protection (Illinois Department of Children & Family Services)
- Bureau of Family Protection and Preservation (Indiana Family and Social Services Administration)
- Do I have to report suspected child abuse? (Indiana Legal Services)
- Child Abuse: Guide for Mandatory Reporters [PDF] (Iowa DHS)
- Child Abuse Report Guide [PDF] (Kansas DCF)
- Juvenile Dependency, Neglect and Abuse Petition [PDF] (Kentucky Court of Justice)
- Reporting Child Abuse or Neglect FAQ (Louisiana Department of Social Services)
- Louisiana Children's Trust Fund
- Child Protection (MN Child and Family Services)
- Maine Caring Families (Child Welfare Training Institute)
- Petition For Protection From Domestic Violence/Child Abuse/Vulnerable Adult Abuse(District Court of Maryland)
- Dictionary (for Use With Petition For Protection from Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, and Vulnerable Adult Abuse) [PDF]
- Child Abuse and Neglect (Massachusetts Department of Social Service )
- A Model Child Abuse Protocol - DHS Pub-794 [PDF] (Michigan Department of Human Services)
- Childhelp Michigan
- Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect: A Resource Guide to Mandated Reporters [PDF] (Minnesota Department of Human Services)
- Child Protective Services (CPS) (Division of Family and Children Services)
- Child Abuse and Neglect (University of Missouri Extension)
- Child Protection Forms (Missouri Judiciary)
- What Happens Next? A Guide to the Child & Family Services Division (CFSD) [PDF] (Montana Child & Family Services Division)
- Guide for Foster Parents and Relative Caregivers [PDF] (University of Nebraska-Lincoln)
- Child Protective Services (Clark County Dept. of Family Services)
- Child Sexual Abuse (New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence)
- Child Abuse and Neglect FAQs (Hudson Vicinage - Family Division)
- New Jersey Division of Youth and Family Services
- Definitions of Abuse & Neglect
- Reporting Child Abuse New Mexico Youth and Families Department
- Child Protective Forms (New York State Unified Court System)
- Prevent Child Abuse New York
- Shaken Baby Syndrome (New York Department of Health)
- Child Protective Services
- North Dakota Child Protection Program (North Dakota Department of Human Services)
- CPS Factsheet [PDF]
- Report of Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect [PDF]
- Protective Service Alert Report [PDF]
- Understanding the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) [PDF] (North Dakota Department of Human Services)
- Protective Services (fact sheet) [PDF] (Ohio Department of Job and Family Services)
- What to do if a Child Reports Abuse or Neglect [PDF] (Ohio Department of Job and Family Services)
- You Can Help Prevent Child Abuse [PDF] (Ohio Department of Job and Family Services)
- Child Protective Services Unit (Oklahoma Department of Human Services)
- Child Abuse & Neglect (Oregon Department of Human Services)
- Child Abuse & Neglect Risk Factor Checklist [PDF]
- What You Can Do About Child Abuse [PDF]
- Child Abuse Reports
- Risk Factors - Repeat Allegations of Abuse or Neglect (Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families)
- Child Protective Services (South Carolina Department of Social Services)
- Report Abuse and Neglect (South Dakota Child Protection Services)
- Child Abuse and Neglect Mandatory Reporting (South Dakota Child Protection Services)
- Tennessee Department of Children's Services
- Child Abuse Reporting
- Preventing Sexual Abuse of Children [PDF] (University of Tennessee Extension)
- Child Abuse [PDF] (State Bar of Texas)
- What Can We Do About Child Abuse? (Texas Attorney General)
- Prevent Child Abuse Utah
- Child Abuse Prevention (Division of Child and Family Services)
- Reporting Child Abuse (Vermont Department for Children and Families)
- How to Report Suspected Child Abuse & Neglect [PDF]
- Child Abuse & Foster Care Prevention (Virginia Department of Social Services)
- What is Child Abuse and Neglect? (Washington Department of Social and Health Services)
- Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources)
- Child Abuse Restraining Orders/Injunctions (Juvenile Court) (Wisconsin Circuit Courts)
- Mandatory Reporting of Child/Vulnerable Adult Abuse/Neglect/Exploitation (Wyoming Department of Family Services)
- How to Make a Report [PDF]
- Signs and Symptoms of Abuse/Neglect/Exploitation [PDF]
- Wyoming Division of Victim Services
Child abuse is a tragic epidemic that can scar a child for the rest of his or her life. While only the abuser is responsible for the abuse, what allows it to continue is inaction by others who may see the warning signs. Don't take a chance with a child's life and future. While law enforcement can provide immediate assistance, what's ultimately needed is a long-term solution and that's where a family law attorney can help. Contact one today for a free initial evaluation of your case.