Child Abuse Child Abuse CEOS has the enforcement responsibility for incidents of child sexual abuse which occur on federal land and for incidents that involve the movement of a child from one state to another for the purpose of sexual exploitation or sexual abuse of that child. Most child abuse cases fall solely under the jurisdiction of the state where the parties live.
Cases arising within the state are the responsibility of the local and state agencies.
These agencies are in the best position to evaluate any and all evidence to determine what would be in the child s best interest. Incidences of child abuse occurring within a state must be reported to the local child protection agency. If you believe the matter has not been appropriately handled by the local agency, you may contact the Department of Social Services at the state level for further assistance.