Reporting Abuse
Children who have been abused may display a wide variety of emotional, behavioral, or physical signs and symptoms. And, sometimes they may not display any symptoms at all.
What is most important is that if you notice changes in a child that you let them know you are concerned, want to help, and that they can come to you for anything and you will not be upset.
If you have questions about how to help a child in your life contact us at info@cachampshire.org or 413-579-5989.
Caregiver Resources
Prevention & Training
This 51A online training was designed by the Middlesex Children’s Advocacy Center in collaboration with the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office to help mandated reporters:
- Understand their legal obligations as mandated reporters
- Recognize possible signs and symptoms of maltreatment
- Know how to respond to a child who discloses abuse
- Know how to file a 51A Report
- Understand what happens after a 51A Report
Prevention
Intervention
Treatment
24 Hour Hotline:
(800) 792-5200
In Hampshire County, call:
413-775-5000
(Amherst, Chesterfield, Cummington,
Easthampton, Goshen, Hadley,
Hatfield, Middlefield, Northampton, Pelham, Plainfield,
Westhampton, Williamsburg, Worthington)
413-493-2600
(Huntington, Southampton)
413-205-0500
(Belchertown, Granby, South Hadley, Ware)