Suspicions of Child Abuse
What if You Suspect a Child Has Been Abused?
- Remain calm
- Isolate the child from the alleged perpetrator
- Let the child tell you what happened in their own words
- Reassure the child that they have done nothing wrong
- Seek medical attention if necessary. Medical attention may be required in cases even wherever signs of injury are not immediately apparent
- Report the incident
- CHILDLINE (1-800-932-0313)
- Local police department, or
- Dauphin County Children and Youth