Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services takes reports of suspected child abuse, neglect, juvenile human trafficking and child fatalities online or through its 24-hour hotline. Physicians, nurses and psychologists are mandated reporters under Miss. Code 43-21-353, which requires an immediate oral report followed by a written report as soon as possible. Allegations are forwarded to MDCPS staff for a response.
The reporter completes the online report. Anyone with reasonable cause to suspect abuse or neglect may report, and mandated reporters include physicians, nurses and psychologists.
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Mississippi Child Abuse Online Reporting
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MDCPS does not require a reporter to identify themselves as a condition of reporting, but it encourages leaving contact information, because insufficient information or no way to reach the reporter can limit its ability to intervene. Reporter identity is confidential under Miss. Code 43-21-259.
You receive a unique confirmation code, which MDCPS advises keeping. Intake assesses the information and forwards allegations of abuse or neglect to the corresponding MDCPS staff for a response, and may refer the family to child abuse prevention services.
No. MDCPS says you don't need certainty: describe what you know and your concerns. Intake specialists will ask whether the child is in imminent danger, where the child is and whether they are being cared for safely, and which relatives could help keep the child safe.