Report Abuse and Neglect

• Frequently Asked Questions about On Line Reporting
• Go to On Line Forms for Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
  

  Statewide Central Intake

  Statewide Central Intake (SCI) is a hotline that receives reports of child abuse, neglect and exploitation. SCI is a unit within the New Mexico Children, Youth & Families Department/Protective Services Division. SCI operates 24 hours a day, 7days a week. Anyone who suspects that a child has been abused or neglected or is in danger of abuse or neglect is strongly encouraged to call SCI.

  Reports to SCI are processed and cross-reported to the appropriate law enforcement jurisdiction or, in the case of allegations involving a licensed facility, reports are also cross-reported to the appropriate licensing and certification agency. For example, allegations against childcare centers are forwarded to Child Care Licensing within CYFD's Family Services Division.

  Initiation of an investigation is based on several factors. Upon request, a reporter will receive a letter regarding the outcome of the report that was made whether or not the report resulted in an investigation. For reports that do not result in investigations, efforts are made by SCI staff to refer those individuals or families to available resources within their community.

  Mandated Reporters According to New Mexico law, ANYONE who suspects or has knowledge of abuse or neglect must report. Failure to report is subject to a misdemeanor in a court of law. ANYONE who reports in good faith will be immune from civil or criminal liability. 32A-4-3. New Mexico Children's Code states the following: Every person, including but not limited to a licensed physician, a (medical) resident or an intern examining, attending or treating a child, a law enforcement officer, a judge presiding during any proceeding, a registered nurse, a visiting nurse, a schoolteacher or a school official or social worker acting in an official capacity who knows or has a reasonable suspicion that a child is an abused or a neglected child shall report the matter immediately to: (1) a local law enforcement agency; (2) the department office in the county where the child resides; or (3) tribal law enforcement or social services agencies for any Indian child residing in Indian country. On-line Reporting Option for Education, Allied Health, Medical, Legal, Law Enforcement, Youth Worker or Other Professional: As follow-up to a pilot on-line reporting program implemented last year through the Albuquerque Public School district, CYFD is re-releasing its on-line reporting forms for non-emergency reporting by professionals in any location and work or non-work environment (as described in the section of the Children's Code cited above). The linked on-line forms provide an alternative means to our 1-800 number for reporting non-emergency abuse or neglect suspicions.