Child Abuse & Prevention

Reporting Abuse

How to Report Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect

Texas Abuse Hotline Website - You can use this website to report situations that DO NOT need to be investigated right away.

Texas Abuse Hotline Number: 1-800-252-5400 - This Hotline can be used if the situation is urgent and needs to be investigated within 24 hours. Call 911 or local law enforcement if emergency or life-threatening situation.

Identifying Child Abuse

The first step in helping abused or neglected children is learning to recognize the signs of child abuse and neglect.

10 Signs of Child Abuse

Child Abuse Education & Prevention

30 Ways to Show Kids You Care

Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-78888 | Text: 233733

Human Trafficking Awareness & Prevention for Parents

Internet Safety Resources

Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Resources

Parents and Caregivers:

Have fun with your kids on social media! These parenting tips can help you with the challenges of parenting at: http://getparentingtips.com
Spend quality time with your child by reading a book together. Try making a family calendar to dedicate time for more family activities: http://getparentingtips.com/tweens-and-teens/development/making-a-family-calendar-for-teens

Find a parent support group or start one in your community! Search for local support at: http://getparentingtips.com/local-support
Create safe spaces to have honest conversations with kids about ways to stay safe: http://getparentingtips.com/kids/safety/talking-to-your-child-about-safety

Extended Family:

Spend time with your younger family members. They’ll remember it forever! Try these family activities: http://getparentingtips.com/pdf/parenting-resources/Family-Activities-English.pdf

Community:

Take the time to ask a child in your life about their hopes and dreams and encourage them to reach for the stars! Learn how to help kids build confidence: http://getparentingtips.com/kids/development/raise-a-more-confident-child/default.asp
Get to know your neighbors and families on your block to help build a support system and check on them to see how they are doing. More on how to build strong communities at: https://www.getparentingtips.com/pdf/parenting-resources/Strong-Communities-English.pdf

#GoBlueLubbock Campaign

Wear Blue during the month of April in support of the #GoBlueLubbock campaign to show your support of Child Abuse Prevention. Keep an eye on the Get Parenting Tips Facebook and Instagram feeds, which will share more tips throughout the month.