Provides general information on domestic violence and referrals to local assistance. For Public Policy information: 2000 M Street, NW, Ste 480, Washington, DC. Phone: (202)467-8714.

Investigates reports of alleged child abuse and/or maltreatment made to the New York Central Register, via the toll free number, pertaining to residents of Suffolk County. All calls remain confidential. The Bureau also arranges for ongoing child protective and rehabilitative services to the child and the family.

Child Protective Services seeks family members or close family friends to care for abused/neglected children temporarily until the issues that caused their removal can be addressed. Call for detailed information.

Offers a referral hotline for child victims of sexual abuse and their non-offending family members.

Provides information and referral for domestic problems related but not limited to, child abuse/neglect, family violence and elder abuse.

Advocates for increased community awareness of the problem of child abuse and neglect develops improved access to information resources on child protection issues, provides training resources in the field of child protection offers a variety of professional publications offers professional expertise in evaluation, consultation and technical assistance to public and private child protection agencies.

New York State Central Register Hotline to report child abuse and neglect.

Receives reports of suspected child abuse and neglect and forwards these reports to the appropriate local district for an investigation. Not intended to be used as an emergency response law enforcement should be contacted for emergencies. Provides information and referrals in instances where the call does not result in a child protective report but further assistance is desired. Serves children birth to 18 years and 18-21 years old placed by the State Education Department into specified residential facilities.

Provides a highly structured, nurturing, corrective experience for males, ages 12-16, who have serious adjustment difficulties. Assists in educational, social and coping skills for reunification with family and community. Special programs for hard to place juvenile delinquents.