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Abuse and Neglect
American Society for the Positive Care of Children:
Maltreatment
Shaken Baby Syndrome
Physical Abuse
Domestic Violence
Emotional Abuse
Impact of Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Neglect
What are Abuse & Neglect? CDC
Preventing Abuse & Neglect CDC
Keep Your Child Safe, Bumpy Road Plain Language
DCF CT Definitions
Anyone can report abuse:
For children under 18
DCF CT Careline
800-842-2288
For children under 18
National Child Abuse Hotline
800-422-4453
For adults with disabilities
DDS Investigation Division
844-878-8923
Elderly aged 60 and over
CT Dept of Social Services
888-385-4225
No Excuse for Abuse
Plain language resource, DDS Advocates' Corner
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