WARNING: Abusers can track your computer activity. If you are in danger, please call 911 or the National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-SAFE). And consider using a safer computer such as one from the library or a friend's house.
While child abuse is a community issue and should be reported by anyone, it is required by law for certain professionals and laypersons who have a certain working relationship or contact with children to report child abuse. Examples of individuals required to report child abuse include the following: teachers, employees of a child care institution, public assistance workers, social workers, and health practitioners. For a more comprehensive list of mandated reporters, please visit http://www.capcsac.org/training/laws (California Attorney General's Office, 2000) [1].
You can also report child abuse to your local police department.
http://www.ag.ca.gov/childabuse/pdf/ss_8572.pdf
1-800-4-A-CHILD(1-800-422-4453)
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[1] California Attorney General's Office. (2000). Child Abuse Prevention Handbook. Northern California, Allied Printing.