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Child Abuse and Neglect

Questions to be addressed

What is CHILD ABUSE? (physical, emotional, sexual)What is CHILD NEGLECT?
What are some signs of abuse and neglect?
Are YOU a legally mandated reporter?
What is required of mandated reporters?
Do you know your agency’s policy and procedure for making a call to the DCFS hotline?
If making a call to the hotline IS NOT CALLED FOR, do you know how you could help?

Professional Development Training on Violence Prevention Issues
Information and Referrals for Violence Prevention Services
Sharing Violence Prevention Support Models
Community Education programs on Violence Prevention issues
Technical support for violence prevention related questions (child abuse, children’s exposure to violence, bullying, etc.
Monthly E-Briefs on violence prevention topics Sign up! Call 312.745.0381.
Violence Prevention Resources - call OVP at 312.745.0381 to make an appointment.