A burn or scalding A cut, laceration, puncture or bite Permanent or temporary disfigurement, or Permanent or temporary loss or impairment of a part or organ of the body. Abuse Abused and neglected children are found in families at any economic level or social status in the community. These stressors can lead to abuse, but, for abuse to occur, other factors must be present. Using violence as a response to stress is an example. This response is within a parent's control to change.
Many people have a legal responsibility to report suspected cases to authorities.
Those singled out in the law include persons working in the fields of medicine, social work, law, education, clergy and child care. Anyone required to make a report who knowingly and willfully violates the provisions of the Nevada Revised Statutes is guilty of a misdemeanor. The Nevada Division of Child and Family Services or a designated county agency is responsible for handling all cases of child abuse and neglect in Nevada. For local reports in Clark County, call 399-0081. For local reports in Washoe County, call 784-8090.