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Physical Assault On A Child In Hennepin
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Certain people, like teachers, members of law enforcement, and doctors are mandatory reporters and must make a report if child abuse and neglect are observed or face possible civil and/or criminal penalties.
Minnesota's county and tribal child protection agencies To report concerns about child abuse, neglect or sexual abuse, contact the county or reservation where the child lives during business hours. If the child is in immediate risk of harm, please contact your local law enforcement agency or dial 911.
Anybody can make a report to CPS. Medical personnel are “mandated reporters” and Must report suspected neglect or abuse. Unless it's very serious allegations, it might not be serious enough to have an investigation.
Call your state's CPS report line or submit an anonymous report. Child abuse is handled at a state level rather than a federal one, so you'll need to contact the phone number associated with your state. Some states also have specific emails or websites that you can use to make your report.
CPS will contact the person, if known, who made the report within 24 hours, to gather more information. CPS will make an unannounced visit to your home within 24 - 48 hours of the report. CPS will request your permission to enter your home and have a conversation about the alleged concerns and to explain the process.
Report to authorities. If you know that your child has sexually assaulted or abused another child it is important to report these crimes to the proper authorities, such as Child Protective Services.
Five Criteria CPS Needs to Register a Report: IDENTITY AND LOCATION. Is there enough information known about the identity and location of the potentially abused child to permit an investigation? ... AGE OF THE CHILD. Is the child under 18 years of age? ... JURISDICTION. PERSONS LEGALLY. ALLEGATION OF ABUSE.
Call CPS when you have major concerns for the welfare of the child because of serious abuse or neglect. That can take many different forms: hitting or shaking an infant--ever observing or knowing of major physical abuse, such as hitting a child with a closed fist, or beating.
Under the law in Minnesota, harassment takes place when someone knowingly engages in acts or behaviors that adversely impact the person who is the focus of those acts or behaviors. Under the law, if the victim is made to feel a certain way on purpose by the defendant, then it constitutes harassment: Threatened.
In Hennepin County, an Order for Protection is issued by the Hennepin County Family Court. There are strict requirements that must be met before an order is issued. For information call 612-348-5073.