Reporting Suspected Child Abuse
Reporting potential child abuse can feel scary and uncomfortable. However, you are reporting an allegation that will then be thoroughly investigated so that the child and adult(s) can get the help they need.
What is child Abuse?
The physical or sexual abuse, emotional abuse, or neglect of a child by a parent, guardian, foster parent, or by a caregiver, whether the caregiver is intrafamilial or extrafamilial, under circumstances indicating the child’s welfare is harmed or threatened. A child is an unmarried person under 18 years of age. [DoDI 6400.01 The Family Advocacy Program]
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Articles for more information:
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Recognizing Signs of Child Abuse
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How to Report Suspected Child Abuse
At Ft. Meade, all suspected child abuse must be reported to the following:
Child Protective Service for the county of residence:
Anne Arundel County: 24/7- 410-421-8400
Howard County: 410-872-4203 or after hours 410-313-2929
Baltimore City: 24/7- 410-361-2235
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Military Police: 301-677-6622
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Family Advocacy Clinical: 301-677-8849 or on-call 410-320-8237