APRIL IS NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH

Please visit Prevent Child Abuse America at http://preventchildabuse.org for resources and research on preventing Child Abuse.

 

2019 Prevention Resource Guide STRONG AND THRIVING FAMILIES.

The Resource Guide was created primarily to support community-based child abuse prevention professionals who work to prevent child maltreatment and promote well-being. The guide includes detailed information about six protective factors for preventing child maltreatment and tips and examples for infusing them into programs and directive practice with families and children.  It also includes stregths-based tip sheets on specific parenting topics that can be used in discussions or visits with caregivers.

OCTOBER IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE MONTH

Dallas Police Family Violence Unit for victims of Domestic / Family Violence 214-671-4325 in English and 214-671-4307 in Spanish

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Quick Links

Dallas ISD Psychological and Social Services

Dallas ISD Youth and Family Centers

Dallas ISD Homeless Education Office

 

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The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) has a central place to report:

• Child Abuse and neglect
• Abuse, neglect, self-neglect and exploitation of the elderly or adults with disabilities living at home

 

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HELPFUL RESOURCES 

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Genesis Women's Shelter and Support

National Domestic Violence Hotline

National Resource Center on Domestic Violence

Texas Council On Family Violence

City of Dallas Domestic Violence Task Force

the family place

Mosaic Family Services and 24 hour Hotline:  214-823-4434

 

Emergency Situations are those where a child, adult with disabilities, or person who is elderly faces an immediate risk of abuse or neglect that could result in death or serious harm.  The internet reporting system http://www.txabusehotline.org should NOT be used in urgent or emergency situations, including but not limited to the following:

• Serious Injuries
• Injuries to a child 5 years or younger
• Immediate need for medical care (including a suicidal child)
• Sexual abuse where the perpetrator has access, or will have access, to the child within the next 24 hours
• Chidren age five and under are alone or are likely to be left alone within the next 24 hours
• Any other situation which requires a response in less than 24 hours.

Reports to the Texas Department of Family & Protective Services (CPS) can be made 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  All reports are kept confidential and may be anonymous.

For more information on reporting Suspected Abuse or Neglect of a Child visit the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

Fact Sheet

Clinical report on the Maltreatment of Children with Cognitive Disabilities

• Physical Abuse
• Emotional Abuse
• Sexual Abuse
• Neglect

Information from Dallas Children's Advocacy Center on Signs and Symptoms

How the DFPS Defines Abuse and Neglect

It is the Child Protective Services' (CPS) position that school personnel should not investigate allegations or suspicions of abuse or neglect.  This is a Department of Family and Protective Services's responsibility.  As soon as the school employee has pertinent information concerning the alleged or suspected abuse or neglect, a report must be made.