Who is required to report child abuse or neglect? A mandated reporter; Any individual who has reason to believe that a child is a victim of child abuse or neglect must make a report. Call our toll-free hotline (1-800-800-5556) if you suspect child abuse or neglect. Anonymous reports are accepted. Failure to make a report can be a Class B misdemeanor.

Indiana Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline 1-800-800-5556

Don’t Risk Going to Jail; the duty to report abuse or neglect presentation about mandated reporting

• Indiana Mandatory Reporting Laws
• Mandatory reporting
• Failing to report
• False reporting
• Title IX
• Bill 355

• National Center for Missing and Exploited Children – Animated Videos for Kids
• Mama Bear Effect has free coloring pages

• Child Protection Guides for Parents and Caregivers
• MBF ” Child Safety Matters” Mobile App
• Movie Review Ratings for Kids
• Body Safety at Doctor’s Office
• Safeguarding Basics for Parent Tips, Teaching Tools and Kid-Friendly Videos
• Circles of Safety
• National Statistics on Child Abuse
• Facts and Stats About Child Sexual Abuse

• Knot Today
• Mama Bear Effect has resources primarily for parents and guardians: handling disclosure, discussion starters, story books, survivor support and information highlighting this issue. 
• National Center for Missing and Exploited Children – Many Free Resources
  • Cyber Tip Line 1-800-THE-LOST
• Darkness to Light – Adults Protect Children
• Indiana Sex Offender Registry
• Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention
• Child Sexual Abuse