HELP & REPORTING
WHEN A CHILD MAY BE IN DANGER, START HERE
Find trusted reporting hotlines, crisis contacts, and clear first steps for suspected grooming, trafficking, sextortion, online exploitation, or another urgent safety concern.
If there is immediate danger or a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
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IMMEDIATE DANGER
If a child is in immediate danger, is being threatened right now, or needs urgent x help, call 911 immediately.
CALL 911
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ONLINE EXPLOITATION, SEXTORTION OR A MISSING CHILD
Report suspected online enticement, sextortion, child sexual abuse material, or another form of online child exploitation through the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.
REPORT ONLINE:CyberTipline.org
CALL: 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OR FAMILY SAFETY
The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides confidential support, safety planning, and connections to local resources.
WEBSITE: thehotline.org
CALL: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
TTY: 1-800-787-3224
TEXT: “START” to 88788
A MISSING OR ABDUCTED CHILD
Contact local law enforcement immediately. Then contact NCMEC’s 24-hour call center for additional support and assistance.
CALL: 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678)
OTHER RESOURCES
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