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Child Maltreatment: Prevention Strategies
Tips for You and Your Family
- If you suspect child
abuse or neglect, call your local child protective services (CPS) agency
or the CPS agency in the state in which the abuse occurred. The
Childhelp USA National Child Abuse Hotline at 800-422-4453 (TDD
800-222-4452) can tell you where to file your report and can help you
fill out the report. In many states, the identity of persons reporting
abuse or neglect is kept confidential and will not be released to
persons reported.
- Never shake a baby
or young child. Shaking a baby or child can cause severe injury and even
death.
- Take a break from a
situation if you feel yourself losing control. Ask a friend or relative
to watch your children for a little while. Offer to help other parents
so they can take a break.
Other Things You Can Do
- Help develop
parenting resources at your local library.
- Volunteer at an
organization that provides family support services.
- Teach children,
parents, and educators prevention strategies that can help to keep
children safe.
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