The Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) recently launched an online informational training course available to the public, which focuses on preventing and reporting child abuse.
Indiana State Senator Randy Head said, “In 2011, Indiana recorded an alarming 151,442 reports of child abuse. Sadly, each year since, the number of reports has continued to increase with 177,539 in 2012 and 187,465 in 2013.”
This new training program will educate Hoosiers on how to recognize and report child abuse and neglect. Participants will also learn the steps taken after DCS receives a report.
Senator Head said, “All Hoosiers, especially school teachers, nurses, counselors and principals, are strongly encouraged to visit the DCS website and complete the hour-long training course.”
If there is any reason to believe a child is being abused, make the call to 1-800-800-5556. As adults, we are responsible for the safety of all children. Remember, no child will benefit from an adult’s silence.
