Report Abuse
If this is a life-threatening emergency or you are reporting a crime, please immediately call 911 in the United States or Canada or your local emergency number. If you are reporting child abuse or maltreatment, please immediately contact local law enforcement and/or your state agency for child and family services. Search your state, territory, or tribal laws related to child abuse prevention and reporting regulations here (childwelfare.gov).
To report abuse that may have been related to an SBC affiliated church, ministry, or individual please contact:
By phone at 202-864-5578 or by email at [email protected].
What is a Mandated Reporter?
A Mandated Reporter is a person who is legally obligated to report suspected or known child abuse, as provided by state or other applicable laws, and typically arising out of the person’s professional training or specific responsibilities (e.g., a nurse, doctor, social worker, or more broadly as identified in some state laws). In some states, every person is required to report suspected or known child abuse.
Not sure if you’re a Mandated Reporter of Child Abuse?
www.childwelfare.gov has a directory of state laws regarding mandatory reporting. Click below, then find your state to view the statutes that apply to you.
How can we care well for abuse survivors in our congregations?
The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission created the Caring Well Challenge to provide churches with a clear pathway to immediately enhance their efforts to care for abuse survivors. Practical tools and training are provided throughout the Caring Well Challenge to give your church the resources it needs to take each step.
Will your church join congregations from around the country by committing to the challenge over the next year as an important next step in addressing the abuse crisis?