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Family Law : Child Abuse & Neglect


Child abuse and neglect is a growing problem in the community.

If you suspect that a child may be in an abusive or dangerous situation, you can call your local police department, or contact your local department of childrens services.


Document related to Child Abuse & Neglect are grouped below:

Legal Education

Document  Definitions of Child Abuse and Neglect - Federal legislation identifies a minimum set of acts or behaviors that define child abuse and neglect.  

Other Resources
Document  Franklin County Childrens Services - Franklin County Children Services is mandated by Ohio law to investigate reports of child abuse and neglect. Reports are made to the 24-hour child abuse hotline: 229-7000.  
Document  How To Report Suspected Abuse - Childhelp® USA National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-422-4453 TDD: 1-800-2-A-CHILD  
Document  National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children - The National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children promotes the DEC team concept and public awareness for the problems faced by these children.  
Document  Ohio County Job and Family Services Agencies - The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services manages childrens services in the state of Ohio. Use this site to find your county job and family service agency.  
Document  Prevent Child Abuse Ohio - Support for Parents - Resources both local and around the state such as Prevent Child Abuse Ohio's Parent Resource Center or PCAO’s Lending Library. 
Document  Report Child Exploitation - The Cybertipline, managed by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, handles leads from individuals reporting the sexual exploitation of children. 
Document  Signs & Symptoms of Child Abuse and Neglect - A key to reporting child abuse and neglect is being able to recognize common indicators. 


Related Library Topics

Find additional information in these related topics within the Ohio Law Library:

 Domestic Violence
 Government Assistance
 Healthcare
 Seniors
 Courts and The Law


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