What should I do if I suspect a child is being abused or neglected?
If you need to report a suspected case of child abuse in Bulloch County, please
contact the Department of Family and Children's Services at (912) 871-1333.
If it is after business hours, please contact the Statesboro Police Department
at (912) 764-9911.
The best way to help abused children is to prevent abuse from happening. But
whenever abuse is suspected, reporting it is essential, and in many cases, it's
the law. A report is not an accusation; it's merely a request for an investigation
and possible help for the family.
For information on reporting suspected abuse, call PCA Georgia's Helpline
toll-free within the state of Georgia at 1-800-CHILDREN. If you believe a child
is in immediate danger, call the police. Remember, your identity and all information
you provide are strictly confidential.
Certain individuals are mandated by law to report suspicions of child abuse.
Failure to do so can result in legal liability.
The following individuals are mandated reporters according to Georgia law:
physicians, interns, residents
hospital or medical personnel
dentists
licensed psychologists, persons participating in internships to obtain licensure
podiatrists
registered professional nurses, licensed practical nurses
professional counselors, social workers, marriage & family therapists
school teachers and school administrators
school guidance counselors, visiting teachers, school social workers, school
psychologists
child welfare agency personnel, child service organization personnel
child counseling personnel
law enforcement personnel
Prevent Child Abuse Georgia also has an excellent website that covers these
issues. To access it, click on the link below.
NOTE: This will take you to another website. PCABC does not control and
is not responsible for the content of this site.