A recent study published in the JAMA Pediatrics Journal found that calls to child abuse hotlines jumped nearly 14% at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. Researchers studied calls and texts to ...

ALBANY — A measure passed by the State Legislature would end anonymous reports of child abuse to a state hotline with the goal of ending thousands of meritless claims made each year, often during ...

Indiana's child abuse hotline (1-800-800-5556) accepts reports of suspected abuse and neglect and connects families with support services. Preventing child abuse and neglect saves money long-term.

New research reveals that female perpetrators of child sexual abuse often use grooming, and victims rarely tell anyone.

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — After the recent deaths of three Arizona children, despite multiple child abuse reports to DCS, child advocacy organization Childhelp said change must be made to child abuse ...

SAN ANTONIO – Texas Department of Family and Protective Services says that educators are acting as the first line of defense against child abuse, with reports to the agency’s hotline rising each ...

Child welfare experts are hoping Coloradans will step up as champions for children and their families this summer. In 2024, the 24/7 Colorado Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline received more than 118,000 ...