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Stark County What is abuse?

An act against a child. An act of commission.

• Physical abuse: the nonaccidental injury to a child.

• Sexual abuse: any sexual action upon or with a child.

The act may be for the sexual gratification of the perpetrator or a third party.

• Emotional abuse: chronic acts which interfere with the psychological and or social development of a child.

What is neglect?

An omission of an act.

• Emotional neglect: lack of nurturing, love or bonding.

• Physical neglect: lack of basic physical needs such as clothing, shelter and food.

• Medical neglect: refusal to give a child life sustaining medication.

• Educational neglect: refusal by the parent or guardian to send a child to school.

Job & Family Services Children Services Division 300 Market Ave. North Canton, OH 44702 Child Abuse/Neglect Report Line: (330)455-KIDS Foster/Adopt: (330)451-8789

Be Kid Conscious: Report Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect

Child Support Division 122 Cleveland Ave. N.W. P.O. Box 21337 Canton, OH 44701 Customer Service: (330)451-8930 Payment information: http://jfs.ohio.gov/ocs

Human Services Division 221 3rd Street S.E. Canton, OH 44702 Cash, Food & Medical Assistance Customer Service: (330)451-8861 Customer Service e-mail:

stark_csc@odjfs.state.oh.us

New Applications: (330)451-8500 JOBS/Child Care: (330)452-4661

Child Abuse/Neglect Report Line:

SCJFS Mailing Address & Executive Offices 221 3rd Street S.E. Canton, OH 44702 (330)452-4661

(330)455-KIDS

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Who can make a report?

Anyone. All that is needed to make a report of abuse or neglect is reasonable suspicion.

Do I have to leave my name?

NO, you may report anonymously, but you are encouraged to give your name in case the screener/worker needs to get in touch with you for additional or clarifying information.

The referral source is not disclosed to the family.

What information do I need to make a report?

• Present location of child • Name of child, parents and siblings • Address • Information pertaining to any injuries and how they occurred • Any witnesses • School and grade Although this information is not required in order to report concerns, the more information provided allows the screener to make the best decision possible.

Is there a certain time I can make a report?

NO, a report can be made 24/7 via the following ways:

330-455-KIDS (5437) 1-800-233-KIDS What happens after I make a report?

If the concerns warrant an investigation:

• Report is screened by a supervisor • Case is assigned to an assessment worker • Assessment worker investigates and makes the appropriate referrals • Following a thorough investigation, the case may be closed or transferred to family services with or without court involvement.

Mandated Reporters

Anyone who suspects a child is being abused or neglected , or is at risk of being abused or neglected, is encouraged to report. There are those who by law are required to report suspected child abuse or neglect as identified in the Ohio Revised Code section 2151.421.

Those individuals include: • Attorneys • Audiologists • Child care workers • Children service workers • Clergy • Coroners • Day care personnel • Dentists • Nurses • Physicians, including interns & residents • Podiatrists • Psychologists • School authorities • School employees • School psychologists • School teachers • Social workers /speech pathologists • Other health care professionals • Employees of certified child care agencies • Licensed professional counselors • Practitioner of limited branch of medicine or surgery as defined in R.C. 4731.15