Arkansas Child Abuse Resources

The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) tackles big social issues with compassion, courage, respect, integrity and action.

The office of the attorney general is one of the largest law firms in the state with more than 200 employees serving Arkansans.

​Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ACADV) works with shelters, law enforcement officials, educators and other domestic violence service providers to empower survivors and the programs that serve them.

Reports of suspected child abuse and neglect can be reported by anyone, 24-hours a day, seven days a week, through a toll-free phone number — 800-482-5964 or (844) SAVEACHILD. If there is any reason to suspect the life of a child is in immediate danger, contact the nearest local law enforcement agency or dial 9-1-1, then follow-up with a call to the Hotline.

Arkansas Building Effective Services for Trauma (ARBEST) is a state-funded program at the UAMS Psychiatric Research Institute which aims to improve outcomes for traumatized children and families through excellence in clinical care, training, advocacy and evaluation.

Arkansas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is dedicated to improving the lives of children involved in the foster care system. By advocating for children who have experienced abuse or neglect, our volunteers amplify each child’s voice and help change a child’s story.

Search for offenders by address, city, county, ZIP code or place to see information on the publishable offenders within the map view of the address you enter. You can also search for an offender by name if applicable.

To report child abuse or neglect in Arkansas, you can call the Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-482-5964 (TDD: 1-800-843-6349), or if you are a mandated reporter you can submit a report through a secure online portal at mandatedreporter.arkansas.gov. Please give as much information about the incident, the victim, and the alleged perpetrator as possible.

Southern Regional Children’s Advocacy Center is one of four regional training and technical assistance centers in the United States, providing training and consultation to child advocacy centers, chapters and MDTs in the southeastern United States.

Zero Abuse Project is committed to transforming institutions in order to effectively prevent, recognize and respond to child sexual abuse. Zero Abuse Project is working to eliminate child sexual abuse in all of its forms.

Darkness to Light empowers adults to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse through awareness, education and the reduction of stigma. We believe protecting children is an adult’s responsibility, and that education and training are key to empowering action.

Since 1972, Prevent Child Abuse America has defined the national approach to the prevention of child abuse and neglect.

​At the NCAC, our culture is rooted in collaboration, protection and unwavering support for children. We cultivate an environment of trust, respect and inclusivity, where every voice is heard and diversity is embraced.

National Children’s Alliance (NCA) is a professional membership organization on a mission to make one big difference, one child at a time. Featuring the largest network of care centers supporting child abuse victims in the country, NCA is a model in outcome-driven collaboration.

NDAA’s mission is to be the voice of America’s prosecutors and to support their efforts to protect the rights and safety of the people by providing its members with the knowledge, skills, and support they need to ensure justice is attained.