United Way of Central Oklahoma
Partner Agency

What Do You Do If You Suspect Abuse?

ANYONE who suspects abuse by law must report the abuse.

If you have reasonable cause to believe that a child is being sexually abused, you must report the abuse IMMEDIATELY. Failure to report child abuse is a misdemeanor offense and could jeopardize the life of a child.

You can report abuse anonymously. The law provides the reporter with immunity from civil and criminal penalties for making reports in good faith.

If you suspect abuse, contact your local Child Welfare Services office, the 24-hour, Oklahoma Child Abuse Hotline, the Department of Human Services and/or your Police department. If you believe a child is in immediate danger, please call 911 or your local police department first.

The Oklahoma Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-522-3511
The National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
 
Norman Police Department  405-321-1600
Moore Police Department 405-793-5138
Cleveland County DHS 405-573-5800
Cleveland County Sheriff's Office 405-321-8600
 
Oklahoma City Police Department 405-297-1150
Oklahoma County DHS  405-739-8000
Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office 405-713-1000


   
   

  
         
       

did you know?

One out of 4 girls will be sexually abused before they reach the age of 18.

One out of 6 boys will be sexually abused before they reach the age of 18.

Forty Percent of all child victims of sexual abuse are between the ages of INFANT - 8 years old.

NINTY PERCENT of all child victims of sexual abuse know their abusers.

Most Children report that they were too afraid to tell their parents about the abuse.

More girls will be SEXUALLY abused
than will be diagnosed with Breast Cancer.

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