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Pandemic heightens the risk of child abuse
Gov. Bill Lee has joined the Department of Children’s Services in calling on all Tennesseans to pay extra attention to the children in their lives and in their communities as the response to stop the spread of COVID-19 could lead to an increase in child abuse and neglect and a decrease in reported allegations. "I want to remind everyone that each of us is a mandatory reporter of suspected child abuse. I encourage all Tennesseans to be vigilant, to be engaged, to be certain that during this time of crisis we don’t add additional damage and that children are safe and protected,” Gov. Lee said. The higher levels of stress due to self-isolation, combined with many adults suddenly working from home or facing unemployment, could potentially lead to an increase in the number of children being physically or sexually abused or neglected. State officials recently have seen a dramatic decrease in the number of reported child abuse cases. Under Tennessee law, it is every citizen’s responsibility to report known or suspected abuse or neglect. DCS encourages neighbors, friends, family, and even parents to be vigilant and call the Tennessee Child Abuse Hotline (1-877-237-0004) to make reports. Citizens can also report child abuse online at https://apps.tn.gov/carat/ or on the MyTN app.
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