Questions to Ask: Children's Advocacy Center

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Questions to ask when you suspect abuse

Physical Abuse

When you get in trouble at home or school, what happens?
Who disciplines you?
What do they use?
Do they ever leave any marks or bruises?
Do they ever say anything to you about not telling or what will happen if you do?

Sexual Abuse

Are there any places on your body where it's not ok for someone to touch?
Where are those places?
Has anyone ever touched any one of those places?
Has anyone ever done anything to any one of those places?
Who? When? When will you see that person again?

In the state of Texas, all adults are mandated reporters of child abuse. If you have suspicions that a child is being abused, please make a report to Child Protective Services by calling the statewide hotline at 1-800-252-5400.

If a child is in immediate danger or if someone outside of the home is abusing the child, call local police, or all immediately. The following information will assist you when making a report to the authorities:

Reporting Abuse

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