Should you need to report a suspected case of child abuse or neglect, be prepared to answer the following questions as accurately as possible. Relate what you have seen and heard, and not suppositions.

• Nature of the harm or specific incident(s) that precipitated the report

• Date(s) and descriptions(s) of the injuries or dangers

• Identities of perpetrator(s) and their relationship/s to the victim

• Witnesses to the incident(s) and how they may be reached

• Details of any physical evidence available

• Does the perpetrator's have current access to the child

• Present condition of the child (alone, in need of medical attention, etc.)

• The location of the child and directions to get there

• Any statements from the child

• How the reporter came to know the information and the reporter's thoughts about the likelihood of further harm to the child(ren).

You may know the answer to some or all of the above questions. Answer only with factual information.