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What to do if you suspect abuse

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

 PHONE
Berkeley County Sheriff (843) 719-4465
City of Charleston Police Department
 (843) 577-7434
Charleston County Sheriff (843) 554-2475/2473
Dorchester County Sheriff (843) 832-0300
Folly Beach Police Department (843) 588-2433
Goose Creek Police Department (843) 863-5200
Hanahan Police Department (843) 747-5711
Isle of Palms Police Department (843) 886-6522
Moncks Corner Police Department (843) 719-7935
Mount Pleasant Police Department

(843) 884-4176 or
(843) 856-2508
North Charleston
Police Department		 (843) 554-5700 or
(843) 740-2845
Sullivan's Island Police Department (843) 883-9636
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®.

I believe Child Abuse Is A Grown-Up Problem

Do YOU believe child abuse is a grown-up problem? Find out how to get involved today.

children can't protect themselves: It's your job

You CAN protect a child from sexual abuse. Learn how by reading
"Children Can't Protect Themselves...
It's Your Job."

Usted PUEDE proteger a un niño contra el abuso sexual. Aprenda cómo. Lea
"Los Niños No Pueden Proteger A Si Mismo...La Responsabilidad Es Suya"

National Children's Alliance

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 The Dee Norton Lowcountry Children’s Center
 1061 King Street
 Charleston, South Carolina 29403
 (843) 723-3600   (843) 720-7106 (fax)

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