Report Abuse

Do you suspect abuse?

Did you know that legislation, signed by Gov. Rick Scott, requires any individual who suspects that a child has been abused by any person to report that to the Florida Abuse Hotline.

Any allegations a child was abused or neglected by a caregiver will be investigated by the Department of Children and Families, while allegations of child abuse by someone other than a caregiver will be accepted at the Hotline and immediately electronically transferred to the appropriate local law enforcement agency where the child lives.

Penalties for those who suspect a child is being abused but fail to report it have been increased from a misdemeanor to a felony. Financial penalties also have increased.

To report known or suspected abuse, contact the Florida Abuse Hotline.

(see below)

If you suspect or know of a child in immediate danger, call 911.

The Florida Abuse Hotline accepts reports 24 hours a day and 7 days a week of known or suspected child abuse, neglect, or abandonment and reports of known or suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult.

To make a report you can:

Call 1-800-962-2873

Or call TDD (800) 453-5145

Report Online

Fax report to
1-800-914-0004

Use 711 for Florida Relay Services

For more information and to read more about the Abuse Hotline on the Florida Department of Children and Families, visit their website here.

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