Child Abuse Reporting

CHILD ABUSE

Be a hero to a child in need. Reporting suspected child abuse and neglect is everyone's responsibility. Our children need us and count on us to report suspected child abuse and/or neglect. Reporting can protect the child and get help for the family.

OUR CHILDREN COUNT ON US TO PROTECT THEM

REPORTING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT

If you suspect that a child has been abused or neglected, it is very important that you report it by calling the confidential 24-hour, 7-day-a-week hotline: 1-800-442-4918

For more detailed information on reporting,

please visit:

County of Riverside, Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) - Report Abuse Website

If you are outside of the Riverside County area,

call the Child Help National Abuse Hotline:

1-800-422-4453.

MANDATED REPORTERS

Mandated reporters must immediately report abuse to the Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-442-4918 and are required to submit a written follow up report within 36 hours:

SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE REPORT FORM