To report suspected child abuse, call the Child Protection Hotline, 970-242-1211 or 911.
When you call to report a suspected case of child/sexual abuse, please provide as much of the following information as you can:
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The child's name (if unknown, provide a description)
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The child's age (if unknown, give an approximate age range)
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The address (or where the child can be found)
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The abuser's name (if known)
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Abuser's relationship to the child
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Type of abuse suspected
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Where the abuse is happening or has happened
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Names of the child's parents or guardians
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Your past knowledge of the abuse
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Other witnesses
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Your relationship to the child
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Any other pertinent information
Mandated reporters are people who are
required to report suspected abuse.
Reporting child abuse is an important step toward stopping it.
All reports remain anonymous.
