Resources on Abuse and Trauma for Children and Adults:

Child Abuse/Neglect Resources:

• Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline (CA/NHU) is a toll-free telephone line which is answered seven days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year:

  • 1-800-392-3738

    • For hearing and speech impaired, please contact Relay Missouri:

      • 1-800-735-2466 (voice) or

      • 1-800-735-2966 (text phone)

• Report Child Abuse and Neglect Online (for Mandated Reporters only):

  • https://apps.dss.mo.gov/OnlineCanReporting/default.aspx

    • If it is an emergency or life-threatening situation, call 911 immediately and then report online or directly to the Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline.

    • Missouri Department of Social Services website: https://dss.mo.gov/cd/keeping-kids-safe/can.htm

• Information on Child Abuse/Neglect Investigations:

  • https://dss.mo.gov/cd/pdf/faq-child-abuse-investigations.pdf

• Child Welfare Information Gateway:

  • Resources on Trauma for Caregivers and Families

    • https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/responding/trauma/caregivers/

• NACAC (North American Council on Adoptable Children):

  • Trauma-Informed Parenting Techniques for Children with Trauma:

    • https://www.nacac.org/help/parenting/childhood-trauma/

• NCTSN (National Child Traumatic Stress Network):

  • Fact Sheets and Informational Resources for Child Trauma:

    • https://www.nctsn.org/resources/caring-kids-what-parents-need-know-about-sexual-abuse

• Child Advocacy Center:

  • https://childadvocacycenter.org/

    • KNOW THE SIGNS

      Symptoms of trauma in children can include:

      • Anxiety

      • Behavioral Changes

      • Trouble At School

      • Eating & Sleep Disturbances

      • Nightmares

      • Bedwetting

      • Clinginess & Separation Anxiety

Domestic Violence:

• National Domestic Violence Hotline:

  • 1.800.799.7233 (phone) (click here to find out what to expect when you call)

  • https://www.thehotline.org/# (live chat online)

  • https://www.thehotline.org/ (website)

• Learn to Identify Relationship Abuse HERE.

• Greene County Prosecutor:

  • Will provide assistance to victims of domestic violence and connect individuals to a “Domestic Violence Advocate” to provide the following:

    • Crisis Intervention

    • Information and referrals

    • Criminal justice system education

    • Case status updates

    • Victims' rights information

    • Secure waiting room

    • Counseling and community referrals

    • Transportation to court

    • Child care while testifying

    • Missouri Crime Victims' Compensation application assistance

• Harmony House in Springfield, MO:

  • (417) 837-7700

  • 3404 E. Ridgeview St., Springfield, MO 65804

    • All services are free and confidential:

      • Crisis Intervention, Emergency Shelter, Outreach Program, Support Groups, Life Skills, Parenting and Relationship Classes, and Legal Advocacy.

The Victim Center in Springfield, MO:

• Crisis Hotline: (417) 864-7233 or (800) 831-6863

  • 24-hour crisis response is available to all victims of a violent or sexual crime, regardless of when the crime occurred:

• 819 N. Boonville Ave., Springfield, MO 65802

  • Provides free-of-charge services to all victims of violent or sexual crimes:

    • Counseling, Prevention Education, Victim Advocacy

  • hope@thevictimcenter.org (email)

Other Resources for Domestic Violence and Child Abuse/Neglect:

• https://www.springfieldmo.gov/3784/Community-Resources

• https://dps.mo.gov/dir/programs/cvsu/counties/greene.php