Keeping Children Safe is Every Adult's Responsibility
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Missouri’s Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline reports have declined dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic. In times of crisis and economic insecurity, rates of child abuse and neglect increase.
#Essential4Kids shines a light on the current increased risk of child abuse and neglect and empowers adults to take action. Missouri adults are #Essential4Kids!
Dramatic Decrease in Reports
Child abuse reports continue to remain dangerously low.
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Free online training; learn the legal responsibilities of mandated reporters; the indicators of abuse; how to respond to suspicions of abuse and how/when to make a report. Designed to educate and empower all adults to better protect children.
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