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Resources for child abuse, neglect and sexual exploitation

Get information to help identify, prevent and deal with child abuse, neglect and sexual exploitation.

24-hour help

Call 911 if you or the person you are reporting for is in immediate danger.

Call Child Intervention 24/7 at 1-800-638-0715:

  • Identify the region you are from when prompted. Find your region.
  • You will be placed in a queue and informed that calls are recorded.
  • If busy, you can choose to remain in the queue or leave a message to receive a call back.

Elsewhere in the world call 00-1-780-427-9485.

Child abuse, neglect and exploitation have many different warning signs. Learn to recognize them.

Publications

For children and youth

Children have rights – booklet for children 11 years old and younger

Youth have rights – booklet for children 12 years old and up

Personal information help card – helpline business card for youth at risk of sexual exploitation

This is the truth about sexual exploitation – sexual exploitation brochure

For parents and guardians

Child Intervention: What do you need to know? – fact sheet

Child Intervention: Reporting a concern – fact sheet

Child Intervention: What it means if there are concerns reported about your family – fact sheet

Child Intervention: What is a safety assessment? – fact sheet

Child Intervention: Parental rights and responsibilities – fact sheet

Child Intervention: Dispute Resolution – fact sheet

Child Intervention: Legislation – fact sheet

Sexual exploitation – What every parent needs to know – brochure

For professionals

Protection of sexually exploited children – brochure

For those seeking information about the publication ban

Information on the publication ban and protecting the privacy of children receiving child intervention services – fact sheet

Information on the publication ban and protecting the privacy of deceased children – fact sheet

Community resources

There are a wide variety of resources available through community organizations. Ask your caseworker or other agency workers to recommend ones that are right for you.

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Call the Provincial Intake Line

Call Child Intervention 24/7 at 1-800-638-0715:

  • Identify the region you are from when prompted. Find your region.
  • You will be placed in a queue and informed that calls are recorded.
  • If busy, you can choose to remain in the queue or leave a message to receive a call back.

Elsewhere in the world call 00-1-780-427-9485.

Contact

Connect with us to get assistance in your area during business hours:
Children's Services offices