If you believe a child has been abused or neglected, you have a legal responsibility to report it.  The  Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS) of New Jersey is required by law to investigate reports of child abuse and neglect.

DYFS is New Jersey's child protection/child welfare agency. It  is responsible for investigating allegations of child abuse and neglect and if necessary arranges for the child's protection and the family's treatment.

In addition, DYFS operates a 24-hour hotline to receive reports of suspected child abuse and neglect during evenings, weekends and holidays. This Office of Child Abuse Control (OCAC) is linked with a statewide network of Special Response Units who respond to emergency reports.

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