Do not question the child. Investigators are trained to ask the right questions to get the right information.
Listen to the child and keep calm. Tell them that it is not their fault.
Write down what the child says and what you see or notice.
Be honest and don’t make promises you may not be able to keep (“The offender will go to jail.” or “You will never have to see them again.”).
Do not confront the suspected offender.
Report it! Call the DHHS Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-452-1999. Call the police in the town/place where the abuse happened.
We are here to help. Remember - a child can only been seen at the Children's Advocacy Center when someone from Child Protective Services or law enforcement refers them here. Our advocates can answer your questions whether or not you are part of case at our CAC.
Listen to the child and keep calm. Tell them that it is not their fault.
Write down what the child says and what you see or notice.
Be honest and don’t make promises you may not be able to keep (“The offender will go to jail.” or “You will never have to see them again.”).
Do not confront the suspected offender.
Report it! Call the DHHS Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-452-1999. Call the police in the town/place where the abuse happened.
We are here to help. Remember - a child can only been seen at the Children's Advocacy Center when someone from Child Protective Services or law enforcement refers them here. Our advocates can answer your questions whether or not you are part of case at our CAC.
Reporting abuse may seem hard or scary. It may also change a child's life.
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The Sexual Assault Crisis & Support Center is funded in part by Maine's Department of Health and Human Services, United Way of Kennebec Valley, and your generous public and private donations.
In accordance with federal regulations, the Sexual Assault Crisis & Support Center does not discriminate in the access to or provision of its services. |
Helpline: 1-800-871-7741.
Administrative Office: 207-377-1010 P O Box 417 Winthrop, ME 04364 Sexual Assault Crisis & Support Center serves Kennebec & Somerset Counties. 
SAC&SC is committed to providing support to anyone impacted by sexual violence, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, class, ability, or any other identity.
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