Physical Assault On A Child In Salt Lake
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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.
If concerns persist, contact the child protection ombudsman (CPO) at ocpo@utah or (801) 538-4589. CPO is an independent office created to investigate complaints about DCFS. They work to address any concerns by working with DCFS to facilitate solutions and strengthen service delivery.
The parent has abandoned the child. The parent has neglected or abused the child. The parent is unfit or incompetent.
Domestic violence committed in the presence of a child carries serious consequences. Utah penalizes those convicted of this offense with a third-degree felony if it results in homicide or serious bodily injury, or with a class B misdemeanor if circumstances do not amount to homicide or serious bodily injury.
(3) "Child endangerment" means subjecting a child to threatened harm. This also includes conduct outlined in Sections 76-5-112 and 76-5-112.5. (4) "Chronic abuse" is as defined in Section 80-1-102. (5) "Chronic neglect" is as defined in Section 80-1-102.
Visit the CPS website for your state to see if this option is available. Be Prepared to Provide Information: While you can remain anonymous, providing detailed information about the situation, including names, addresses, and specific concerns, will help CPS investigate more effectively.
If you believe that a child is being abused emotionally or otherwise, please contact your local Child Protective Services Agency. If you believe the child is in immediate danger, call 911 immediately. You can find additional information on Child Abuse Prevention Month here.
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.
