Protecting Children From Abuse

Reporting the abuse can feel like a difficult decision, particularly if your child doesn’t want anyone to know or you aren’t 100% certain of all the facts.

All child sexual abuse, past or current, should be reported. If you believe your child is at immediate risk of harm, you should call 911.

Reporting abuse will add to anything the police already know about the abuser and will hopefully help to protect both your child and others. If reporting to police feels scary, you can talk with a counselor who is trained to talk through your concerns and ask you about the abuse to determine the right support and advice to give you.