How to Report Abuse
Phone
TEL: 1-800-962-2873
TTY: 711 or 1-800-955-8771
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. Please contact the Hotline’s toll free reporting number if you believe a child or vulnerable adult is at imminent risk of harm. Gather all of your information in advance and select one of the web reporting options.
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.
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.