In order to qualify for funding under the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), all 50 states have passed some form of mandatory child abuse and neglect reporting law. Every state in the nation requires institutions and specific professionals to report cases of suspected child abuse. This includes health care providers and facilities of all types, teachers and other school personnel, social workers, day care providers and law enforcement personnel. Also many states require film developers to report abuse or neglect as well.

You do not have to be a professional, law or medical provider or any of the above described to report any suspicious activity you may know or suspect concerning a child. Please do not stay silent!