What if You Suspect a Child Has Been Abused?

• Remain calm
• Isolate the child from the alleged perpetrator
• Let the child tell you what happened in their own words
• Reassure the child that they have done nothing wrong
• Seek medical attention if necessary. Medical attention may be required in cases even wherever signs of injury are not immediately apparent
• Report the incident
  • CHILDLINE (1-800-932-0313)
  • Local police department, or
  • Dauphin County Children and Youth