April is "National Child Abuse Prevention Month"

Thomas F. O'Mara

April 13, 2017

Child Abuse

To report a suspected case of child abuse or neglect, the New York State Child Abuse hotline can be reached at 1-800-342-3720.

April is observed as National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Read more from the Star-Gazette, "Pinwheels for Prevention highlights child abuse problem"

To report a suspected case of child abuse or neglect, the New York State Child Abuse hotline can be reached at 1-800-342-3720.

For more information, visit he New York State Office of Children and Family Services website at: http://www.ocfs.ny.gov/main/cps/faqs.asp#report.

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