CHILD ABUSE REPORTING PROCEDURE
What is considered abuse and neglect in Minnesota? Neglect is the most common form of maltreatment: It is usually failure of the child's caregiver to:
Exposing a child to certain drugs during pregnancy and causing emotional harm to a child may also be considered neglect. Physical abuse is any physical injury or threat of harm or substantial injury, inflicted by a caregiver upon a child other than by accidental means. Physical abuse can range from minor bruises to severe internal injuries and death. Mental injury is harm to the child's psychological capacity or emotional stability evidenced by an observable and substantial impairment of the child's functioning, is considered abuse in Minnesota.Sexual abuse is the subjection of a child to a criminal sexual act or threatened act by a person responsible for the child's care or by a person who has a significant relationship to the child or is in a position of authority. WHERE TO REPORTIf you know or suspect that a child is in immediate danger, call 9-1-1. All reports concerning suspected abuse or neglect of children occurring in a licensed facility should be made to the Department of Human Services, Licensing Division's Maltreatment Intake line at (651) 297-4123. Reports regarding incidents of suspected abuse or neglect of children occurring within a family or in the community should be made to the Winona Department of Human Services at 457-6200 or Winona Police Department at 457-6368. If your report does not involve possible abuse or neglect, but does involve possible violations of Minnesota Statutes Rules that govern the facility, you should call the Department of Human Services, Licensing Divisions at (651) 296-3971 . WHAT TO REPORT |
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