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Child abuse defined by\u00a0Florida State Statute 827.03<\/a>, is<\/p>\n

Intentional infliction of physical or mental injury upon a child; An intentional act that could reasonably be expected to result in physical or mental injury to a child; or active encouragement of any person to commit an act that results or could reasonably be expected to result in physical or mental injury to a child.<\/em><\/p>\n

Florida Abuse Hotline<\/h2>\n

If you suspect or know of a child or vulnerable adult in immediate danger, call 911<\/strong><\/p>\n

Any person who knows, or has reasonable cause to suspect, that a child is abused, abandoned, or neglected by a parent, legal custodian, caregiver, or other person responsible for the child’s welfare is a mandatory reporter.\u00a0\u00a7 39.201(1)(a), Florida Statutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Florida Abuse Hotline accepts reports 24 hours a day and 7 days a week of known or suspected child abuse, neglect, or abandonment and reports of known or suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult. To make a report you can –<\/p>\n