Child Protection Services BC - Report Child Abuse
Abuse / Neglect, Child Services, Victim Services, and Youth Services
Provided by Government of British Columbia
This service provides a confidential way to report concerns about the safety or well-being of a child or youth in BC.
Anyone who suspects that a child may be experiencing abuse, neglect, or is otherwise in need of protection is encouraged to call. Calls are answered by Provincial Centralized Screening (PCS), whose primary role is to receive and assess child protection reports and requests for support services across British Columbia. PCS operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Child protection services in BC are intended to safeguard children from harm. Where there is reason to believe a child has been abused or neglected or is otherwise in need of protection, child protection social workers have the delegated authority to investigate and take appropriate action to ensure that the child’s safety.
Reporting Child Abuse in BC
If a child is in immediate danger, call the police (call 9-1-1 or your local police department) to intervene, and contact a child protection social worker to determine whether the child is in need of protection.
Location finder: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content...
Toll Free: 1-800-663-9122
Website: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content...
Cost: No cost
Associated Programs/Services
Also offered by Government of British Columbia:
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- Everyday Anxiety Strategies for Educators (EASE)
- Centralized Intake and Screening - for Vulnerable Child and Youth Who Experienced Domestic Abuse
Availability
Service area: Province-wide + show cities
Service Types Provided
Abuse / Neglect
Child Services
Victim Services
Youth Services
Ways to Access
- Provided by phone
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