Child abuse & neglect

Reporting Abuse & Neglect

What is child abuse? - Oregon law defines physical abuse as an injury to a child that is not accidental.

• How to report child abuse & neglect  - Frequently asked questions about reporting child abuse and neglect.
• Mandatory reporting - What is mandatory reporting and who must report?
• Children & domestic violence - When should domestic violence be reported as child abuse or neglect? How does Child Welfare respond?

Child Protective Services

• Overview
• Protective services - Child protective services (CPS) is the part of DHS that responds to child abuse reports.

Laws & policies

• Child Abuse reporting law - ORS 419B
• Child welfare policies and Oregon Administrative rule

Keeping Kids Safe

• Prevention programs - Programs designed to promote healthy behaviors and help people avoid the need for public assistance.

Data, Publications, Web Resources

• Child abuse & neglect reports
• Reviews
• What You Can Do About Child Abuse (PDF)
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  • Chinese
  • Vietnamese

Web Links

• Additional resource links