Abuse and Neglect

Abuse and neglect of Oregonians is a tragedy not only for the victims, but also for their friends and families and society as a whole.

DHS caseloads, and the public's cost of providing services, are affected by abuse and neglect.

If someone is being hurt or is in danger right now, call 911 immediately.

• Report child abuse to the Department of Human Services (DHS) or a local police department, county sheriff, county juvenile department, or Oregon State Police.
  • DHS Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Numbers

Child abuse & neglect

• What is child abuse? - Oregon law defines physical abuse as an injury to a child that is not accidental.
• Information about reporting child abuse & neglect  - frequently asked questions about reporting child abuse
• Mandatory reporting - What is mandatory reporting and who must report?
  • Video: The Role of Mandatory Reporters in Child Abuse Cases  
• Child abuse and neglect publications and reports
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Domestic violence & intimate partner violence

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• Domestic and sexual violence program
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Adults with disabilities

The laws governing abuse of adults with disabilities vary, depending on the type of disability. Here you can learn about the varying types of abuse and how and when to report for

• People with developmental disabilities
• People with mental illness
• Adults with physical disabilities
  

Seniors

• Elder abuse
• Reporting abuse
  • Are you a mandatory reporter? Download the brochure (pdf) 
• Financial fraud/exploitation
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