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2. Texas Department of Family and Protective Services - Wikipedia

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   The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is responsible for investigating charges of abuse, neglect or exploitation of children, the elderly, and adults with disabilities. Prior to its creation in 2004, the agency had been called the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services (DPRS). [1][2]

3. Mandated reporter - Wikipedia

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   Mandated reporter. In the United States, a mandated reporter is a person who is legally required to report child abuse and neglect to Child Protective Services upon reasonable suspicion. Mandatory reporting laws generally apply to professionals who interact regularly with children (for example, teachers and pediatricians) while in some states ...

4. Child protective services - Wikipedia

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   Child protective services (CPS) is the name of an agency responsible for providing child protection, which includes responding to reports of child abuse or neglect.Some countries and US states use other names, often attempting to reflect more family-centered (as opposed to child-centered) practices, such as department of children and family services (DCFS).

5. Child Abuse & Neglect: Possible Behavioral Signs & Physical ...

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   If you suspect it, call your local child protective services, police, a hospital, or a hotline, such as the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 800-422-4453. You don’t have to give your name.

6. Recognizing Types of Child Abuse and How to Respond - Healthline

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   There are four main types of child abuse: neglect, physical, emotional, and sexual. At least 1 in 7 children in the United States experience one or more forms of abuse. Learn how to spot the signs ...

7. Mandatory reporting in the United States - Wikipedia

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   In 1974, the United States Congress passed the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), which provides funds to states for development of Child Protective Services (CPS) and hotlines to prevent serious injuries to children. These laws and the media and advocacy coverage and research brought about a gradual change in societal ...