If you have reason to believe a child has been or is likely to be abused or neglected, you have a legal duty to report your concern. Phone 1-800-663-9122 at any time of the day or night.

If a child is in immediate danger, call police (9-1-1 or your local police) to intervene.

Does the child need to be taken to hospital?
A child may benefit from the Pediatric Forensic Nursing Service if the child has or may have experienced sexual or physical abuse or assault, or intentional violence within the past seven days. This includes:

Sexual touching by anyone (relative, friend, stranger, etc.)
Rape (vaginal, oral and or anal)
Physical violence (such as hitting, kicking, biting, shoving, etc.)
Ongoing suspicion of neglect
If the child has experienced any of the above situations, go to your nearest Emergency Department.