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Child Abuse Prevention Public Awareness Campaign

You Have the Power to Protect A Child campaign

State law requires any person who suspects that a child has been physically or sexually abused or neglected to report it promptly to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.

BulletRedBallC8.gif (916 bytes) What is abuse and neglect?
BulletRedBallC8.gif (916 bytes) What can I expect if I report someone for abuse?
BulletRedBallC8.gif (916 bytes) What happens if I am reported for abuse?
BulletRedBallC8.gif (916 bytes) What are my rights as a parent?

Call the Abuse/Neglect Hotline at
1-800-652-1999

Do not use e-mail
to report cases of abuse.
If there is an emergency call local law enforcement immediately.

The Nebraska "CHEM-L" Protocol

CHildren Exposed to
Methamphetamine Labs

Nebraska Child Abuse Report

pdficon.gif (914 bytes) 2005-2006
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pdficon.gif (914 bytes) Governor's Children's Task Force
Final Report, Dec. 2003

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