Sexual abuse includes sexual activity, abuse or exploitation, including rape and incest.
Physicians, surgeons, coroners, dentists, osteopaths, resident interns, licensed nurses, medical personnel, teachers, school officials, school counselors, social service workers, family service workers, day care center workers, child or foster care workers, mental health professionals, peace officers, law enforcement officers, prosecuting attorneys and judges are required by law to report any suspected child abuse. Any person with reasonable cause to suspect maltreatment may immediately notify the Child Abuse Hotline. Knowing how, when and what to report about child maltreatment may make a life or death difference for a child. If you feel that a child is in an emergency situation, call local law enforcement. The Child Maltreatment Act established a Hotline to take complaints of suspected maltreatment.