Speak Up
If you suspect that a child is being abused or exploited, it’s important to take action right away. By reporting your concerns, you can help protect the child and prevent further harm.
Here are some of the networks you can contact for assistance if you suspect child abuse or exploitation:
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)
- Website: http://www.missingkids.com/
- Phone: 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678)
- Email: info@ncmec.org
Childhelp
- Website: https://www.childhelp.org/
- Phone: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
- Email: info@childhelp.org
Prevent Child Abuse America
- Website: https://preventchildabuse.org/
- Phone: 1-312-663-3520
- Email: mailbox@preventchildabuse.org
Children’s Defense Fund
- Website: https://www.childrensdefense.org/
- Phone: 1-202-628-8787
- Email: cdfinfo@childrensdefense.org
National Children’s Alliance
- Website: https://www.nationalchildrensalliance.org/
- Phone: 1-202-548-0090
- Email: nca@nca-online.org
CASA for Children (Court Appointed Special Advocates)
- Website: https://casaforchildren.org/
- Phone: 1-800-628-3233
- Email: staff@casaforchildren.org
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
- Website: https://www.bgca.org/
- Phone: 1-800-854-CLUB (1-800-854-2582)
- Email: info@bgca.org
Futures Without Violence
- Website: https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/
- Phone: 1-415-678-5500
- Email: info@futureswithoutviolence.org
Darkness to Light
- Website: https://www.d2l.org/
- Phone: 1-843-965-5444
- Email: info@d2l.org
Kids in Need of Defense (KIND)
- Website: https://supportkind.org/
- Phone: 1-202-824-8680
- Email: info@supportkind.org
Covenant House
- Website: https://www.covenanthouse.org/
- Phone: 1-800-388-3888
- Email: info@covenanthouse.org
Polaris
- Website: https://polarisproject.org/
- Phone: 1-202-790-6300
- Email: info@polarisproject.org
Love146
- Website: https://love146.org/
- Phone: 1-203-772-4420
- Email: info@love146.org
ECPAT-USA (End Child Prostitution and Trafficking)
- Website: https://www.ecpatusa.org/
- Phone: 1-718-935-9192
- Email: info@ecpatusa.org
National Network for Youth
- Website: https://nn4youth.org/
- Phone: 1-202-783-7949
- Email: info@nn4youth.org
Safe Horizon
- Website: https://www.safehorizon.org/
- Phone: 1-212-577-7700
- Email: help@safehorizon.org
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
- Website: https://www.rainn.org/
- Phone: 1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673)
- Email: info@rainn.org
Thorn
- Website: https://www.thorn.org/
- Email: info@thorn.org
International Justice Mission (IJM)
- Website: https://www.ijm.org/
- Phone: 1-703-465-5495
- Email: contact@ijm.org
The National Domestic Violence Hotline
- Website: https://www.thehotline.org/
- Phone: 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)
- Email: Use the contact form on their website
The Trevor Project
- Website: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
- Phone: 1-866-488-7386
- Email: info@thetrevorproject.org
Zero Abuse Project
- Website: https://www.zeroabuseproject.org/
- Phone: 1-651-714-4673
- Email: info@zeroabuseproject.org
National Runaway Safeline
- Website: https://www.1800runaway.org/
- Phone: 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929)
- Email: info@1800runaway.org
Child Welfare Information Gateway
- Website: https://www.childwelfare.gov/
- Phone: 1-800-394-3366
- Email: info@childwelfare.gov
National Ass ociation of Counsel for Children (NACC)
- Website: https://www.naccchildlaw.org/
- Phone: 1-303-864-5320
- Email: advocate@naccchildlaw.org
National Child Abuse Coalition (NCAC)
- Website: http://www.nationalcac.org/
- Phone: 1-256-533-0531
- Email: info@nationalcac.org
National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP)
- Website: https://www.nyap.org/
- Phone: 1-614-487-8758
- Email: info@nyap.org
Street Outreach Program (SOP)
- Website: https://www.rhyttac.net/sop
- Phone: 1-844-872-4681
- Email: rhyttac@nspnetwork.org
Children’s Advocacy Centers of America
- Website: https://www.cacofgeorgia.org/
- Phone: 1-706-718-4245
- Email: info@cacofgeorgia.org
The ChildTrauma Academy
- Website: https://www.childtrauma.org/
- Email: Use the contact form on their website
Take Action: Protect a Child in Need
If you suspect a child is being abused or exploited, immediate action is vital. Reporting your concerns, even if uncertain, can protect the child from further harm. Your intervention can be the critical step in ensuring their safety and access to help. Don’t hesitate – speak up and potentially save a child’s future.