Child abuse
Child abuse and neglect are serious public health problems that can have long term impacts on a child’s health, opportunity and wellbeing. Child abuse and neglect are unfortunately common, at least 1 in 7 children experienced abuse or neglect in the past year. However, child abuse and neglect are preventable occurrences. We have a responsibility to prevent, identify and respond appropriately to child abuse and neglect.
Who do I report child abuse to?
Arizona law requires certain persons who suspect that a child has received non-accidental injury or has been neglected to report their concerns to DCS or local law enforcement. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 911.
- Department of Child Safety, Flagstaff Office: 928-637-1932
- Flagstaff PD: 928-774-1414
- Department of Child Safety, Cottonwood Office: 928-649-6844
- Cottonwood PD: 928-634-4246
Help and Hotlines
Additional resources
Domestic & interpersonal violence
Domestic abuse, also called intimate partner violence, is aggression or abuse that occurs in a romantic relationship. When this occurs in adolescence it is called teen dating violence. Domestic and interpersonal violence are preventable. Find resources to promote healthy, respectful, and nonviolent relationships and to address situations of violence here.
For anonymous, confidential help available 24/7, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) OR 1-800-787-3224 (TTY).
24 hour hotlines
- Dating Abuse Hotline: 1-866-332-9474
- Love is Respect (Teen and Young Adult) Hotline: 1-866-331-9474 OR 800-787-3224
- National Deaf Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-855-812-1001 (VP, email, or Live Chat)
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 OR 1-800-787-3224
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
- Strong Hearts Native Helpline: 1-844-762-8483
Local resources
- Northern AZ Care and Services After Assault: 928-213-6112
- Victim Witness: 928-856-7676
- Northland Family Help Center: 928-527-1900
- Department of Child Safety, Flagstaff Office: 928-637-1932
- Department of Child Safety, Cottonwood Office: 928-649-6844
Additional resources
In case of an emergency, call 911.