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forward all reports of suspected child abuse or neglect to a social
services agency. Do not make a report of suspected child abuse via
e-mail. If you suspect child abuse or neglect, it should be reported to
your local law enforcement agency, social services agency, or child
protective services. Use this list of hotlines to report to the correct
organization in your community. Hotlines
Miami Dade County/Localities
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f you do not see the phone number you're looking for,
call the national hotline at
1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453).
What To Do If You Suspect Child Abuse
Suggestions from the Child Welfare League of America: If it is
an emergency, call your local police
department. They can ensure the immediate safety of a child and get
medical attention if needed. Call your state or local child abuse
hotline.
If you are unsure how to report, contact
Childhelp USAŽ National Child Abuse Hotline by telephone at
1-800-4-A-CHILDŽ or through their website at
www.childhelpusa.org for information about how to report in your
community.
Remember....
Suspicion of abuse is all that is
necessary to file a report
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Your information can be given anonymously
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You will be asked to describe your concerns about
the child and it will be helpful if you can provide:
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the child's name, age, address, gender, school
attended (if possible), and names of parents.
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