1. Listen attentively to the minor.
  2. Stay calm and keep the minor in a safe environment.
  3. Leave questioning of the child for the trained interviewer.
  4. Assure and validate the child: the abuse was not his/her fault and they did the right thing by reporting.
  5. When the minor is stable and secure with another adult, immediately report the allegations by phone or in person, to law enforcement and the Department of Child Safety (DCS). Non-emergency reports can be made to DCS online by going to
    https://dcs.az.gov/report-child-abuse

Please contact the Office of Child and Youth Protection at (602) 354- 2396.