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•  We believe that children and youth should be safe at every youth ministry program or event.

  
  If any child is in imminent danger, call 911, immediately.

  
  If you suspect or know about any child sexual abuse, you should report this abuse to the civil authorities in your state. You can find the reporting information by state here.
  
  If any suspected abuse involves a fellow church volunteer, employee or member of the clergy, you should first notify the civil authorities, and then also notify a church official.
  
  See page 12 of The Polices for more information.

• Civil Authorities by State

  Alabama
  Agency:  Dept. of Human Resources - Family Services Division
  Procedure: Contact law enforcement or county department
  Hotline: 1-334-242-9500
  
  Florida
  Agency: Dept. of Children and Families
  Procedure: Contact department
  Hotline: 1-800-96ABUSE - 1-800-962-2873
  
  Georgia 
  Agency: Dept. of Family and Children's Services
  Procedure: Contact police or county DFCS Office
  Hotline: 1-855-GA CHILD (1-855-422-4453)
  
  Louisiana
  Agency: Dept. of Children and Family Services
  Procedure: Contact law enforcement
  Hotline: 1-855-4LA-KIDS (1-855-452-5437)
  
  Mississippi
  Agency: Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services
  Procedure: Contact law enforcement or department
  Hotline: 1-800-222-8000
  
  North Carolina
  Agency: Dept. of Social Services
  Procedure: Contact county department
  Hotline: Contact local law enforcement for emergencies
  
  South Carolina
  Agency: Dept. of Social Services
  Procedure: Contact law enforcement or county DSS office
  Hotline: 1-888-CARE4US or 1-888-227-3487
  
  Tennessee
  Agency: Dept. of Children's Services
  Procedure: Contact law enforcement or county department
  Hotline: 1-877-237-0004