Neglect is a type of indirect abuse that occurs when the individual responsible of caring for someone else fails to do so. Neglect can be done intentionally or unintentionally, but causes emotionally and physically damage to the victim regardless. Many neglect victims are young children and infants who are too young to find help elsewhere. If you have witnessed or suspect it, you should report neglect at a residential home to your state's child protection agency immediately.
Instructions
1. Obtain as much information as you can about the suspected neglect. You will need the first and last name, age and address of each victim. Do the same for the individual you believe is guilty of neglect. Determining the age, employer, work address and any additional information about the individual you wish to report would also be beneficial, though not required.
2. Find your state's child protective agency contact information. You can usually locate this information online through your state's official website. Your local police department can also provide you with the name of the agency and the telephone number to report neglect.
3. Contact the agency by telephone and provide a caseworker with the information you have obtained. While you can do this by mail, this method will cause a delay in the subsequent investigation, which can be detrimental to the victim's safety.
4. Provide the caseworker with your name and telephone number. Your name is kept confidential and no one will know you made the report; however, this information may be needed to assist the agency if it needs more information about the suspected neglect.
5. Provide the caseworker with any documents, photographs or other physical evidence of neglect you may have. This evidence can be used to corroborate your suspicions and speed the investigation. It can also be used against the perpetrator in any criminal charges that arise from the matter.
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