CHILD ABUSE & PREVENTION

Reporting Abuse 

How to Report Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect

Texas Abuse Hotline Website  - You can use this website to report situations that DO NOT need to be investigated right away.

Texas Abuse Hotline Number: 1-800-252-5400 - This Hotline can be used if the situation is urgent and needs to be investigated within 24 hours.  Call 911 or local law enforcement if emergency or life-threatening situation.

Identifying Child Abuse

 The first step in helping abused or neglected children is learning to recognize the signs of child abuse and neglect. 

• Recognize the Signs of Abuse

• Child Abuse and Neglect Help Guide

• 10 Signs of Child Abuse

Child Abuse Education & Prevention

• Prevention and Parenting Tips

• Positive Parenting Tips

• The National Child Traumatic Stress Network - Child Abuse Prevention

• 30 Ways to Show Kids You Care

Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-78888 | Text: 233733

Human Trafficking Awareness & Prevention for Parents

• • What is Human Trafficking

  • Myths, Facts, & Statistics

  • Recognizing Vulnerabilities & Recruiting

  • Child Sex Trafficking

  • Parent's Guide to Human Trafficking

  • Human Trafficking Resources & Contacts  

  • Human Trafficking Webinars & Training Videos

Internet Safety Resources

• Internet Safety 101: Rules & Tools for Children  (Spanish Version)

• Parent's Guide to Teaching Teens Online Safety

• Six Ways Your Kids Can Protect Their Online Identities

• Internet Safety for Children 6-8 Years Old

• Internet Safety for Children 9-11 Years Old

• Internet Safety for Teens

Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Resources

Parents and Caregivers:

• Have fun with your kids on social media! These parenting tips can help you with the challenges of parenting at: http://getparentingtips.com

• Spend quality time with your child by reading a book together. Try making a family calendar to dedicate time for more family activities: http://getparentingtips.com/tweens-and-teens/development/making-a-family-calendar-for-teens

• Find a parent support group or start one in your community! Search for local support at: http://getparentingtips.com/local-support

• Create safe spaces to have honest conversations with kids about ways to stay safe: http://getparentingtips.com/kids/safety/talking-to-your-child-about-safety

Extended Family:

• Fun Family Activities:  http://getparentingtips.com/pdf/parenting-resources/Family-Activities-English.pdf

Community:

• Take the time to ask a child in your life about their hopes and dreams and encourage them to reach for the stars! Learn how to help kids build confidence: http://getparentingtips.com/kids/development/raise-a-more-confident-child/default.asp

• Get to know your neighbors and families on your block to help build a support system and check on them to see how they are doing. More on how to build strong communities at: https://www.getparentingtips.com/pdf/parenting-resources/Strong-Communities-English.pdf