Child Abuse and Maltreatment
Child abuse and neglect are defined by Federal and State laws. The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) is the Federal legislation that provides minimum standards that states must incorporate in their statutory definitions of child abuse and neglect.
Suspect Abuse?
If you suspect child abuse, call the New York State Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-342-3720 or contact your local law enforcement agency.
