Every day, 10,500 children are reported abused or neglected in America. That's one child every 11 seconds.
Each day, 4 children will die as a result of child abuse or neglect in the U.S.
In Texas, more than 135 children are abused or neglected each day. On average, a child in Texas dies from neglect or abuse every two days.
Anyone who files a child abuse report, in good faith and without malice, is immune from civil or criminal liability.
Suspected child abuse should be reported to the nearest Child Protective Service Office, to the 24-hour Child Abuse Hotline (800.252.5400), or to local law enforcement officials.
