MYTHS VS. REALITY MYTH: Child sex trafficking is rare and doesn’t happen where we live. REALITY: It is widespread but often hidden and can only be uncovered by vigilant people who report their concerns. Increasing numbers of sex-trafficked youth are being identified in Orange County. MYTH: Sexually exploited and trafficked...

Orange County Adult Protective Services (APS) at 800-451-5155 (24-Hour Hotline) Facts on Financial Abuse - Reporting for Financial Institutions. Elder Abuse Forensic Center - A collaboration of experts to better understand, identify, and treat elder abuse. What Can You Do? If you suspect that an elder or dependent adult is...

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What Is Child Abuse? If you would like to discuss or report child abuse, you may call 714-940-1000 or 800-207-4464 , 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Child Abuse is legally defined as: A physical injury which is inflicted by other than accidental means on a child by...

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How to Help and Get Help Call local law enforcement or the Orange County Child Abuse Hotline 714.940.1000 Call the National Human Trafficking Hotline 888.373.7888 If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 911 Become a Resource Family! Learn more at: http://www.oc4kids.com/adopt Learn and Teach Tool...

Orange County Adult Protective Services (APS) at 800-451-5155 (24-Hour Hotline) Each report is assigned to a Senior Social Worker for investigation and case planning. The assigned social worker attempts to have a private face-to-face meeting with the victim within 10 calendar days of the report. Emergency Response is available 24...

Foster youth and emancipated foster youth may receive monthly bus passes for their use in attending academic or vocational classes, seeking employment and traveling to their job. Foster youth and emancipated foster youth are eligible for bus passes through the ILP program from age 14 until their 21st birthday. The...

Law enforcement is often the first responder to a complaint of child abuse. The case typically begins with a uniformed officer assessing the seriousness of a child's disclosure and immediate safety needs, and providing the proper resources (medical, social services, shelter, etc.) to the child. Once the officer has established...

Child Abuse Statistics for Orange County CA Children and Family Services Child Abuse Statistics - Provides information regarding the Child Abuse Registry Statistics Application (CARSA) for Children & Family Services, Orange County, California. Click here to view archive from 2020 to 2022.