CHILD ABUSE

Child Abuse  1) The sustaining of physical injury by a child as a result of cruel or inhumane treatment, or result of a malicious act by any parent or other person who has permanent or temporary care or custody for supervision of a child, or by any household or family member, under circumstances that the child's health or welfare is harmed or threatened; or  2) sexual abuse of a child whether physical injuries are sustained or not. Neglect The sustaining by a child of significant physical or mental harm or injury from: 1) the absence of the child's parents, guardian, or custodian; 2) the failure of the child's parents, guardian, or custodian to give proper care and attention to the child and his/her problems under circumstances that indicate their health or welfare is harmed or threatened thereby, unless the failure consists only of providing the child with non-medical remedial care and treatment recognized by state law instead of medical treatment.

Child Protective Services - (240) 777-4417
24-hour Anonymous reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect 

Childhelp's National Child Abuse 24 hour hot line (800) 4-A-CHILD

Court Appointed Special Advocates (Casa)- (301) 340-7458;Volunteers accompany abused and neglected children to court

National Resource Center on Child Sexual Abuse

Crimes Against Children and Sexual Offender Registry Unit (410) 585-3649 or toll free 1-866-368-8657.

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