Every year in Escambia County over 5000+ reports of suspected child abuse are received by the Department of Children and Families. Child abuse comes in many forms – physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect – and recognizing child abuse isn't easy.
Some possible signs of child abuse are:
The thing to remember is that it is NOT your job to KNOW whether abuse is occurring or not – it is your job to report ANY concerns. Under Florida law, anyone who suspects a child may be abused or neglected has a legal responsibility to report it. Make the call, get a professional set of eyes and ears on that child, and save a life.
It's mandatory under Florida to report abuse if you see it happening or suspect that it's occurring. Abuse may be reported by calling the Abuse Hotline at 1-800-96ABUSE.
Equip yourself with the tools to recognize, report and reduce suspected child abuse and child trafficking. Our 30-minute training course empowers you with the information you need to know. Take the training individually or sign up with a group. Knowing grooming behaviors and child abuse and child trafficking facts can help you prevent abuse and advocate for all children.
This training teaches child welfare professionals best practices for working with LGBTQIA+ youth. Each module takes approximately 60 minutes to complete. Once you have completed your pre- and post-tests and all three modules, you will receive a certificate of completion. This training is free and we encourage you to share it with you networks.
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