In 2017, 114,990 calls and texts were received.
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The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline is dedicated to the prevention of child abuse. Serving the U.S. and Canada, the hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with professional crisis counselors who—through interpreters—provide assistance in over 170 languages. The hotline offers crisis intervention, information, and referrals to thousands of emergency, social service, and support resources. All calls are confidential.
Bottom line, we are here to answer the call.
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80% of incoming calls involve a current or potential child abuse situation.
71% of calls required intervention services.
Downloadable Resources
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline - Child Poster (English)
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Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline - Child Poster (Spanish)
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Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline - Parent Poster (English)
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Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline - Parent Poster (Spanish)
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The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline Research Findings
*NEWLY RELEASED* PACTECH Project: 2021 Preliminary Results – Data Visualization
Childhelp PACTECH Quarterly Data Report (Jan 2021)
(PACTECH) Counselors during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Childhelp PACTECH Quarterly Data Report (Oct 2020)
PACTECH Project: 2020 Preliminary Results – Data Visualization
Call Comparison Pilot Data Report
Prevent Abuse of Children Text & Chat Hotline Pilot Report – 10/19