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Physical Assault On A Child In Oakland
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Making the Initial Report Once you've identified signs of abuse, the next step is to make a report. This can be done by contacting local child protective services (CPS) or law enforcement.
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.
CPS cases usually begin when someone makes a report to CPS about potential abuse or neglect. CPS will then investigate the allegations to determine whether or not they are founded. If CPS finds that the allegations are founded, the child will be placed in foster care, and a CPS case will be opened.
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.
Call the local school board or the truancy Dept. There are laws about attending school and they may take it more seriously than CPS.
No. The identity of the person who reports suspected child abuse or neglect, even if known by CPS, cannot be disclosed to the family or anyone else not directly involved in the CPS investigation. However, you have a right to know the specific allegations made against you.
California law requires that the identity of the reporting person remain confidential. Any person who suspects child abuse or neglect is encouraged to contact the Sacramento County Child Abuse Hotline at 875-KIDS (875-5437).
For Mandated Reporters who suspect child abuse or neglect, your call is required by law (PC 11166). A Mandated Reporter must call 714-940-1000 or 800-207-4464, prior to submitting a written report.
To report a suspected case of abuse or neglect, call our hotline 510-259-1800, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Help is available. If you or someone else is in immediate and serious danger, you should call 911. In other cases, find a trusted adult to talk with or call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) and then press 1.
