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Child Abuse Prevention Public Awareness Campaign

You Have the Power to Protect A Child campaign

State law requires any person who suspects that a child has been physically or sexually abused or neglected to report it promptly to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.

What is abuse and neglect?
What can I expect if I report someone for abuse?
What happens if I am reported for abuse?
What are my rights as a parent?

Call the Abuse/Neglect Hotline at
1-800-652-1999

Do not use e-mail
to report cases of abuse.
If there is an emergency call local law enforcement immediately.

 

The Nebraska "CHEM-L" Protocol

CHildren Exposed to
Methamphetamine Labs

NewPDF Child Abuse and Neglect
2008 Statistical Report

PDF Governor's Children's Task Force
Final Report, Dec. 2003

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Children's Services Page

Neglect & Abuse Page