{"id":453,"date":"2022-10-26T16:13:47","date_gmt":"2022-10-26T04:13:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/childsafeaus.wpengine.com\/?page_id=453"},"modified":"2023-07-26T10:59:59","modified_gmt":"2023-07-26T00:59:59","slug":"agency-help-reporting-abuse","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.childsafe.org.au\/agency-help-reporting-abuse\/","title":{"rendered":"Agency Help – Reporting Abuse"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_image=”1002″ bg_position=”center center” background_image_loading=”default” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”13%” bottom_padding=”19%” text_color=”custom” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” class=”bg-image” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ overlay_strength=”0.95″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” enable_shape_divider=”true” shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_divider_height=”350″ bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=”curve_opacity” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading source=”post_title” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_margin=”6%” constrain_group_7=”yes” bottom_margin=”6%” left_margin=”5%” constrain_group_8=”yes” right_margin=”5%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Reporting Abuse” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”colour1″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” bottom_margin=”6%” left_margin=”5%” constrain_group_8=”yes” right_margin=”5%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”right” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text]If you have been impacted by, or are concerned about, child sexual abuse, there are services and resources that are available to help. The resources below can guide you through reporting concerns, provide you with support or someone to talk to, or help you learn more about child safety, online child safety and support services for survivors of child sexual abuse.<\/p>\n

Information relating to child safety and protection may bring up strong feelings for some people. Remember, you are not alone. If you need assistance or support, please contact one of the following dedicated services:[\/vc_column_text][toggles style=”default” border_radius=”none”][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”default” heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”Reporting a crime”][vc_column_text]If you need to report a crime, contact your local police on 131 444 or call\u00a0Crimestoppers<\/a>\u00a0on 1800\u00a0333\u00a0000.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”default” heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”Reporting online child abuse material”][vc_column_text]To report online child sexual abuse, including child sexual abuse material, please contact the\u00a0Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation<\/a>\u00a0using the Report Abuse button in the top right corner of their website.<\/p>\n

You can also report illegal and harmful online content to the\u00a0eSafety Commissioner<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”default” heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”Reporting to state child protection agencies”][vc_column_text]Protecting Australia\u2019s children is everybody\u2019s business. If you suspect a child or young person is at risk of harm, abuse or neglect, you can contact your relevant state or territory child protection agency.<\/p>\n

ACT Child & Youth Protection Services<\/h3>\n