Who to call and their phone numbers. What to expect after a report
is made. Megan's law information is also included here.
Information about the history of the law and when and where the
CD can be viewed in Calaveras County.
Major Forms of Child Abuse Include:
Physical Abuse
Any non-accidental injury to a child. This includes but is not
limited to hitting, kicking, shaking, pinching, hair pulling,
burning, and throwing.
Emotional Abuse
Any behavior which interferes with a child's mental health. This
includes but is not limited to, yelling, screaming, name calling,
shaming, and negative comparisons to others.
Sexual Abuse
Any sexual act between an adult and child. This includes but is
not limitied to fondling, penetration, exhibitionism, pornography,
intercourse, and forced observation of sexual acts.
Neglect
Any failure to meet a child's physical or emotional needs. This
includes but is not limited to lack of supervision, inadequate
provision of housing, food or clothing, lack of praise and positive
reinforcement, ignoring, lack of physical affection.