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To report a child abuse incident within New York State, call the New York State Central Register 1-800-342-3720.
If you are a New York State mandated reporter, call 1-800-635-1522.
If you live outside New York State, call 1-800-4-A-CHILD® (1-800-422-4453) to get the phone number of your local hotline.
In New York State there are specific providers with recognized expertise in child abuse medical issues. They are part of the New York State Child Abuse Medical Provider (CHAMP) Network, a program funded by the New York State Department of Health. Education in the care and treatment of sexually abused children and adolescents is available through this network. It includes a primer for medical providers, Evaluating Child Sexual Abuse: Education Manual for Medical Professionals (Johns Hopkins Press; 2000), developed with funding through the New York State Department of Health. Mentorships are also available for qualifying medical providers who wish advanced study. For more information, see www.upstate.edu/peds/care/ or email Linda Markell, CHAMP Coordinator, contactus@childabusemd.com .
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