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All Utahns ages 18 and older are mandatory reporters of suspected child abuse and child neglect.
All WABWC affiliates are expected to report suspected child abuse and child neglect.
What is child abuse and neglect in Utah?
Abuse: Under Utah law, child abuse is defined as non-accidental harm or threatened harm of a child or sexual exploitation or sexual abuse.
Neglect: Child neglect is defined as an action or inaction that causes abandonment of a child; lack of proper parental care because of the fault or habits of the parent, guardian, or custodian; failure or refusal of a parent, guardian, or custodian to provide proper or necessary subsistence, education, or medical care, or any other care necessary for the child’s health, safety, morals, or well-being; a child at risk of being neglected or abused because another child in the same home is neglected or abused.
How do I report child abuse in Utah?
If you suspect child abuse or neglect is occurring, please call the Utah 24/7 hotline at 1-855-323-3237, submit an online report, or contact local law enforcement agency.
Link to online report: https://dcfs.utah.gov/child-abuse-reporting-form/.
Source : https://preventchildabusetraining.com/prevent-child-abuse-in-utah/
The WAB Warming Center does not shelter individuals under the age of 18. All minors must be accompanied by their legal guardian who must remain with them throughout the night.
The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act places the responsibility of unhoused minors on the school system.
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