How to Report Suspected Child Abuse?
Of course this is a very serious allegation, so be sure your suspicions are in good faith that there may be child abuse occurring. If you firmly believe it, you should report the abuse to your county’s child protection agency. You are not required to know for certain or have definitive proof. All you need is “reasonable cause, suspicion, or belief” based on your observations. Information to support your concern may include your firsthand observations or beliefs, your professional training or experience, or statements made by the child or parent. Although anonymous reports can be made in every state, child welfare agencies generally discourage anonymity primarily because knowing the identity of the reporter can help in the investigation and greater serve the child’s needs. To see phone numbers in Colorado by county click here.
