Florida Abuse Hotline

If you wish to submit an online web report, please ensure you have read the false reporting guidelines before continuing. You can submit a online report by clicking on the button at the bottom of the page.

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You must have Javascript and Popups enabled to complete an abuse report. If you are unable to use Javascript and/or enable popup windows call the Florida Abuse Hotline at 1-800-96ABUSE (1-800-962-2873) to file your report. For instructions on how to enable Javascript, Popups, and SSL please click on the following link: Javascript,Popup, and SSL settings help.

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About this website:

This secure website is being provided for you to report suspicions of abuse, abandonment, and or neglect of children or abuse, neglect, exploitation of persons 60 years or older, and adults with disabilities. The Florida Statute requires professionals to make a report of suspected abuse, abandonment, neglect, and or exploitation of children. The Florida Statute requires a person having cause to believe that an elderly or disabled person is in the state of abuse, neglect, and or exploitation to report the information required immediately. This reporting system is provided for your convenience to report non-emergency concerns of abuse and/or neglect. An emergency situation occurs when a child or elderly/disabled person appears to face immediate risk of abuse or neglect that is likely to result in death or serious harm (without intervention). Click on the following link for a list of the information that is required to file a report with the Florida Abuse Hotline. Required information for filing an Abuse Report.

If your concerns meet the definition of an emergency situation: FIRST, call 911 or your local law enforcement agency.   SECOND, contact the Florida Abuse Hotline at 1-800-96ABUSE (1-800-962-2873).

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