If you suspect or know a child is being abused, report it to the Florida Abuse Hotline immediately and urgently. By law, all Floridians must report any suspected or known abuse. Failure to report and making a false report are crimes. Read the Florida statutes for more information on reporting and on the penalties for failing to report or making a false report.

You don’t have to prove the child is being abused. It is not your job to take matters into your own hands or to investigate. Instead, immediately and urgently report it to the Florida Abuse Hotline. If you suspect or know a child is in immediate danger, call 911.