WHERE TO GET HELP
Reporting/Hotlines
Indiana Child Abuse Hotline
Call 1-800-800-5556 immediately if you suspect a child is being abused or neglected.
Polaris National Human Trafficking Hotline
Call 1-888-373-7888 | Text BeFree (233733) - The National Human Trafficking Hotline is a national, toll-free hotline, available to answer calls, texts, and live chats from anywhere in the United States, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in more than 200 languages.
Cyber Tip Line
TO REPORT CHILD PORNOGRAPHY, OBSCENITY, OR TO REPORT A CYBERCRIME: www.cybertipline.com
Or call: 1-800-THE-LOST (provided by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children). The congressionally mandated CyberTipline is a reporting mechanism for cases of child sexual exploitation including child pornography, online enticement of children for sex acts, molestation of children outside the family, sex tourism of children, child victims of prostitution, and unsolicited obscene material sent to a child. Reports may be made 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. 9-8-8
Prevail of Central Indiana
Prevail strives to empower victims of crime and abuse on their path to healing, while engaging the community to support safe, healthy relationships. Prevail Office: 317-773-6942. 24-Hour Crisis Line: 317-776-3472. www.prevailinc.org
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
(RAINN) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline - 800.656.HOPE, or https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-online-hotline
National Center for Victims of Crime
The VictimConnect Resource Center is a referral helpline where crime victims can learn about their rights and options confidentially and compassionately. 1-855-4VICTIM (or) 1-855-484-2846
Sex Offender Registry Website
The National Sex Offender Public Website—coordinated by the Department of Justice—enables every citizen to search the latest information from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and numerous Indian tribes for the identity and location of known sex offenders.
Take It Down
This service is one step you can take to help remove online nude, partially nude, or sexually explicit images and videos of children and teens.