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Child Welfare Reporting Steps
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If you suspect child abuse or neglect in New York, you can report it to the New York Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment. In cases of immediate danger, call 911. For non-urgent concerns, contact the SCR at 1-800-342-3720. If a child is frequently subjected to concerning treatment, consider reporting it for further investigation.Full Conversation
My uncle carried his child put the child in his room and locked the door at a family party the child was crying and said let me out then the adults in the kitchen asked why the baby was crying?
Hey Tiffany! It sounds like a concerning situation. Could you clarify if there were any signs of harm or distress to the child? This might help determine if any legal actions are necessary.
The child was crying but he was locked in room by his dad at family party
It sounds like a difficult situation, Tiffany. In New York, child welfare concerns can be reported if there's a suspicion of abuse or neglect. Here are some steps you might consider:
- If you believe the child is in immediate danger, call *.
- For non-urgent concerns, contact the New York Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR) at *-*-*-*.
Is there any immediate danger or harm to the child that you observed?
- If you believe the child is in immediate danger, call *.
- For non-urgent concerns, contact the New York Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR) at *-*-*-*.
Is there any immediate danger or harm to the child that you observed?
He was locked in room in front of people at a family party
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It seems like there might be a concern regarding the child's welfare. If you believe the situation might escalate or if the child is frequently subjected to such treatment, consider reporting it to the appropriate authorities for further investigation. Do you have any other questions or need further information?
It seems like there might be a concern regarding the child's welfare. If you believe the situation might escalate or if the child is frequently subjected to such treatment, consider reporting it to the appropriate authorities for further investigation. Do you have any other questions or need further information?
Give an example police report
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Creating an example police report can provide some clarity on how such situations are documented. Here's a fictional example based on the scenario you described:
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Police Report
Report Number: *
Date: October *, *
Time: *:* PM
Location: [Family Party Address, New York]
Reporting Officer: Officer John Doe
Incident Type: Child Welfare Concern
Details of the Incident:
On October *, *, at approximately *:* PM, I, Officer John Doe, responded to a call regarding a potential child welfare concern at a family gathering located at [Address]. Upon arrival, I spoke with the complainant, Tiffany [Last Name], who reported witnessing an incident involving a child locked in a room by their father, identified as [Uncle's Name].
According to the complainant, the child, [Child's Name], was placed in a room by [Uncle's Name] and the door was subsequently locked. The child was heard crying and requesting to be let out. The incident occurred in the presence of several adults in the kitchen area, who expressed concern regarding the child's well-being.
Upon investigation, I spoke with [Uncle's Name] who confirmed that the child was placed in the room due to disciplinary reasons. The child was later released without any visible signs of physical harm or distress.
Action Taken:
- I advised [Uncle's Name] of the concerns raised by family members regarding the child's welfare.
- Information regarding child welfare services was provided to the complainant for any further non-urgent concerns.
- No immediate danger was observed, and the situation was deemed non-critical at the time of reporting.
Follow-up Required: No immediate follow-up required unless further concerns arise.
Officer's Signature: [Officer John Doe's Signature]
Date: October *, *
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This example is simplified and would vary based on the specific details and findings of an actual investigation. Real police reports may contain more detailed information and would be written by the responding officer.
Creating an example police report can provide some clarity on how such situations are documented. Here's a fictional example based on the scenario you described:
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Police Report
Report Number: *
Date: October *, *
Time: *:* PM
Location: [Family Party Address, New York]
Reporting Officer: Officer John Doe
Incident Type: Child Welfare Concern
Details of the Incident:
On October *, *, at approximately *:* PM, I, Officer John Doe, responded to a call regarding a potential child welfare concern at a family gathering located at [Address]. Upon arrival, I spoke with the complainant, Tiffany [Last Name], who reported witnessing an incident involving a child locked in a room by their father, identified as [Uncle's Name].
According to the complainant, the child, [Child's Name], was placed in a room by [Uncle's Name] and the door was subsequently locked. The child was heard crying and requesting to be let out. The incident occurred in the presence of several adults in the kitchen area, who expressed concern regarding the child's well-being.
Upon investigation, I spoke with [Uncle's Name] who confirmed that the child was placed in the room due to disciplinary reasons. The child was later released without any visible signs of physical harm or distress.
Action Taken:
- I advised [Uncle's Name] of the concerns raised by family members regarding the child's welfare.
- Information regarding child welfare services was provided to the complainant for any further non-urgent concerns.
- No immediate danger was observed, and the situation was deemed non-critical at the time of reporting.
Follow-up Required: No immediate follow-up required unless further concerns arise.
Officer's Signature: [Officer John Doe's Signature]
Date: October *, *
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This example is simplified and would vary based on the specific details and findings of an actual investigation. Real police reports may contain more detailed information and would be written by the responding officer.
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