Q: What Causes Child Abuse?

Q: What's the Difference Between Discipline and Abuse?

Q: How Many Children are Abused?

Q: How Can Abuse Be Reported?

Q: What Can Be Done to Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect?

Q: Who Decides When Reports of Child Abuse or Neglect are to be Investigated?

Q: Who Makes The Decision to Remove a Child from the Home?

Q: Is Children Services a Part of Welfare?

Q: Who Decides if Abusive Parents Should Be Charged with a Crime?

Q: How are Children Services Caseworkers Trained?

Q: When Can You Leave Your Child Home Alone?

Here are answers to some Frequently Asked Questions related to issues of child abuse and neglect and the services provided by Marion County Children Services. For other questions, please call our Community Education Specialist at
740-389-2317.