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All Kentuckians are mandated reporters. If you believe a child is being abused or neglected, call the Child Protection Hotline.

1-877-KYSAFE1 or 1-877-597-2331

For contact information in other states, please visit our Report It page.

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Child help: National Abuse Hotline:
1-800-4-CHILD
or 1-800-422-4453

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Face It developed videos for community members and professionals in order to provide a means of learning important information on recognizing and report child abuse and neglect. The videos feature Dr. Melissa Currie, a forensic pediatrician, as well as other professionals in fields related to the audience.

Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse as a Community Member

Ending child abuse is an adult responsibility. This Face It training video will help community members understand the signs of child abuse and neglect and how to report suspected abuse.

TEN-4 Bruising Rule

Sharing information on recognizing child abuse and neglect equips adults with the knowledge and tools needed to understand the warning signs, how to report suspicious bruising, and ways to support families to prevent it from happening in the first place.

How Oral Health Professionals Can Recognize and Report Child Abuse

Dr. Laura Hancock Jones, general dentist in Western Kentucky, explains the TEN-4 Bruising Rule and discusses the critical role oral health professionals play in recognizing and reporting signs of child abuse and neglect.  

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How Oral Health Professionals Can Keep Kids Safe in Their Communities

Jennifer Hasch, dental hygienist in Louisville, emphasizes the importance of keeping kids safe in their community, whether you practice in the office, a school or community setting.

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Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse in a Child Care Center

The child care community is in a unique position to play a critical role in the prevention of child abuse and neglect as it interacts with both children and families regularly, especially the youngest and most vulnerable children. This Face It training video will help child care providers understand the signs of child abuse and neglect and how to report suspected abuse.

Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse in a Youth-Serving Organization

Youth serving organization staff and volunteers are key in recognizing when youth behavior is worrisome, when families are struggling with instability, or when a child may be at risk of harm. Ensuring youth program staff and volunteers have the skills to recognize when families need education or support and are also equipped to detect and report child abuse is vital to keeping our community safe and supportive. This Face It training video will help youth program staff and volunteers learn the signs of child abuse and neglect and how to report suspected abuse.