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Reporting suspected abuse is the most important step you can take to protect our children. If you suspect abuse, call one of the numbers listed on this page. If the child is in immediate danger, CALL 911.
If you live in the Lowcountry area and need assistance with this process, call us at (843) 723-3600. We are here to help.
If you suspect abuse by a family member who has responsibility for taking care of the child, contact the Department of Social Services in your county:
Berkeley (843) 719-1158
Charleston (843) 953-9422
Dorchester (843) 821-0444
If you suspect abuse by someone who does not have caregiver responsibility for the child, contact your local law enforcement jurisdiction:
| DEPARTMENT |
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| Berkeley County Sheriff's Office |
(843) 719-4465 (Moncks Corner)
(843) 723-3800 ext. 4465 (Charleston)
(843) 567-3136 ext. 4465 (St. Stephen) |
Charleston Police Department
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(843) 577-7434 |
| Charleston County Sheriff's Office |
(843) 202-1700 |
| City of Charleston Sheriff's Office |
(843) 577-7434 |
| Dorchester County Sheriff's Office |
(843) 832-0300 (before 5 p.m.)
(843) 873-5111 (after 5 p.m.) |
| Folly Beach Police Department |
(843) 588-2433 |
| Goose Creek Police Department |
(843) 572-4300 |
| Hanahan Police Department |
(843) 747-5711 |
| Isle of Palms Police Department |
(843) 886-6522 |
| Moncks Corner Police Department |
(843) 719-7935 |
| Mt. Pleasant Police Department |
(843) 884-4176 |
| North Charleston Police Department |
(843) 740-2834 |
| Sullivan's Island Police Department |
(843) 871-2463 |
| Summerville Police Department |
(843) 875-1650 / 871-2463 |
If you live outside the Lowcountry, call the
National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-CHILD®. |
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How to Report Abuse