Get Help
Know the Signs, Make a Difference
Everyone in Utah is a mandatory reporter of child abuse. Your report can be anonymous, so do not hesitate — call NOW. Our highly skilled and trained team at the Children’s Justice Center and Department of Child and Family Services will handle the rest.
How You Can Help
ACT if you even suspect child maltreatment. A skilled team of professionals will follow up to ensure the child is safe.
I’m a Parent
Are you a parent or caregiver who suspects your child is being maltreated? Have you noticed changes in their behavior?
Talk to your child. For tips on how to have the conversation and what questions to ask, watch this short tutorial.
In Utah, you are a mandatory reporter — so if you are still unsure but suspect abuse, report NOW. Call one of the numbers provided to report. File a report using the contact info below.
I’m a victim
Are you being abused? Do you know a friend who is?
Reporting can be anonymous, so don’t wait to get help. 98% of perpetrators are friends, relatives, caretakers, or family acquaintances, so even if you’re feeling scared, you’re not alone.
I’m an Educator
Are you a teacher, coach, counselor, school nurse in education? If you suspect one of your students or athletes may be a victim of maltreatment, speak up. Everyone in Utah is a mandatory reporter and reporting can remain anonymous. Help us ensure our kids stay kids. File a report using the contact info below.
I’m a Healthcare Professional
Are you a healthcare professional working with children? A doctor, dentist, nurse, physical therapist, counselor, EMT?
If you are concerned a child patient may be a victim of maltreatment, talk to them. Ask open ended questions before interviewing the parents in a separate room.
For more information on early detection and how to talk to a patient you suspect may be a victim of maltreatment, check out these resources. And you can sign up for first responder training here. File a report using the contact info below.
I’m a Member of the Community
Do you work with kids as a coach, mentor, dance instructor, or any other role?
If you’re seeing potential signs of maltreatment with any child in your youth program, don’t hesitate to report it. Your report can remain anonymous and will be put in the hands of professionals who know how to investigate the situation further and get the child the help they need. Use the contact info below to call.
File a report using the contact info below.
