Child Abuse

Texas has both civil and criminal laws to protect children from abuse and neglect. If you suspect that a child is being abused or neglected, the law requires that you report it.

Signs and symptoms of child abuse tend to be subtle, but you can spot symptoms of abuse and neglect if you know what to look for. Some children can’t or won’t cry or ask for help when they need it - even if their lives may be in danger. If you think someone is hurting or mistreating a child, you must act.

(Children's Advocacy Center for North Texas)

Below are several resources for learning more about and reporting child abuse: