How to Report Adult Abuse

How to Report Adult Abuse

How to Report Adult Abuse

 Telephone

Press 1 to report suspected abuse, neglect, or abandonment of a child.

Press 2 to report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of the elderly or a vulnerable adult.

Press 3 to verify the identity of a child protective investigator who recently visited you.

Press 4 for information/referrals to other services in your local area.

 Online

Web reporting should not be used for situations requiring immediate attention. If you believe a child or vulnerable adult is in immediate danger, please call 9 1 1 and then call the Hotline’s toll-free reporting number (1-800-96-ABUSE / 1-800-962-2873). If the child or vulnerable adult is not in immediate danger or at imminent risk of harm, please gather all of your information in advance and select one of the web reporting options.

Report Abuse Online

 Fax

  • 1-800-914-0004

To make a report, via fax, please send a detailed written report with your name and contact telephone or FAX contact information.

Fax Reporting Form

 What You Need

Be prepared to provide specific descriptions of the incident(s) or the circumstances contributing to the risk of harm, including who was involved, what occurred, when and where it occurred, why it happened, the extent of any injuries sustained, what the victim(s) said happened, and any other pertinent information are very important.

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