To report child abuse or neglect in Georgia, call 1(855)-GA-CHILD.
If you believe a child is in immediate danger, call the police.
Law Enforcement of Newton County
Remember, your identity and all information you provide are strictly confidential.
A report is not an accusation, it is simply a request for professional services to be rendered.
How do I know abuse when I see it?
Sexual abuse generally occurs when a person has sexual contact with a child under the age of 16. Sexual abuse may involve forcing, coercing, or persuading a child, Sexual abuse also includes non-contact acts, such as exposure to pornography, sexual acts in the presence of a child, and discussing sexual acts with a child.
Physical abuse is injury to a child under the age of 18 by other than accidental means by parent or caretaker which results in bruises, welts, fractures, burns, cuts, internal injuries, etc. Physical injury is defined as bodily harm or hurt.
Neglect is the failure to provide necessary sustenance or the failure to provide an environment in which the child can thrive.
Mandated reporters are required by law to report suspicions of child abuse. Failure to do so can result in legal liability.
The following persons, having reasonable cause to believe that a child has been abused, shall report or cause reports of that abuse to be made according to PART V MANDATORY REPORTING OF CHILD ABUSE SECTION 5-1:
If you believe a child is in immediate danger, call the police.
Law Enforcement of Newton County
- Newton County Sheriff's Office - (678) 625-1400
- Covington Police Department - (770) 786-7605
- Porterdale Police Department - (770) 786-2217
- Walton County Sheriff's Office - (770) 267-6557
- Loganville Police Department - (770) 466-8087
- Monroe Police Department - (770) 267-7576
- Social Circle Police Department - (770) 464-2366
Remember, your identity and all information you provide are strictly confidential.
A report is not an accusation, it is simply a request for professional services to be rendered.
How do I know abuse when I see it?
Sexual abuse generally occurs when a person has sexual contact with a child under the age of 16. Sexual abuse may involve forcing, coercing, or persuading a child, Sexual abuse also includes non-contact acts, such as exposure to pornography, sexual acts in the presence of a child, and discussing sexual acts with a child.
Physical abuse is injury to a child under the age of 18 by other than accidental means by parent or caretaker which results in bruises, welts, fractures, burns, cuts, internal injuries, etc. Physical injury is defined as bodily harm or hurt.
Neglect is the failure to provide necessary sustenance or the failure to provide an environment in which the child can thrive.
Mandated reporters are required by law to report suspicions of child abuse. Failure to do so can result in legal liability.
The following persons, having reasonable cause to believe that a child has been abused, shall report or cause reports of that abuse to be made according to PART V MANDATORY REPORTING OF CHILD ABUSE SECTION 5-1:
- Medical professionals (Physicians licensed to practice medicine, interns, or residents; Hospital or medical personnel; Dentists; Licensed psychologists and persons participating in internships; Podiatrists; Registered professional nurses or licensed practical nurses; nurse's aides;)
- Therapists & counselors (Professional counselors, social workers, or marriage and family therapists)
- School personnel (School teachers; School administrators; School guidance counselors, visiting teachers, school social workers, or school psychologists)
- Child welfare agency personnel
- Child service organization personnel
- Law enforcement personnel
- Reproductive health care facility or pregnancy resource center personnel and volunteers.