Education

REPORTING CHILD ABUSE IS EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY

Every year in Florida, thousands of children are subjected to child abuse, which can take the form of physical or sexual abuse, neglect, abandonment or mental injury. Too many continue to suffer because the abuse is never reported. Under Florida law, anyone who suspects a child may be abused or neglected has a responsibility to report it.

TO REPORT ABUSE:

Phone: 1.800.962.2873

Fax: 1.800.914.0004

Online: floridaabusehotline.gov

Reporting Educator Misconduct

All employees and agents of a public school district, charter school or private school have an obligation and legal responsibility to report misconduct by instructional personnel and school administrators which affects the health, safety or welfare of a student.

  • Obscene language

  • Drug and alcohol use

  • Disparaging comments

  • Prejudice or bigotry

  • Sexual innuendo

  • Cheating or testing violation

  • Physical aggression

  • Accept or offer favor