Crimes against Children: Physical and Sexual Abuse

The Family Violence Division (FVD) is responsible for the prosecution of both physical and sexual child abuse. Child abuse is generally defined as any act or conduct that endangers or impairs a child's physical or emotional health or development. Child abuse includes:

Any damage done to a child that cannot be reasonably explained and is often represented by an injury or series of injuries appearing to be intentional or deliberate in nature.
Physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and neglect.

In an effort to better serve the community and specific families involved, the FVD assesses the child abuse cases we encounter in a coordinated manner with multiple other county agencies and organizations.

Physical and Sexual Abuse : FAQ

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Crimes Against Children: Contacts

Important Phone Numbers

Montgomery County Police Department (Family Crimes Division) 240-773-5400

Montgomery County Child Welfare Services 240-777-4417

Family Justice Center 240-773-0444

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-4-A-Child or 1-800-422-4453

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children 1-800-843-5678

National Center for Victims of Crime 1-800-FYI-CALL or 1-800-394-2255

National Children’s Alliance Regional Children’s Advocacy Centers 1-800-239-9950

National Council on Child Abuse & Family Violence 1-800-222-2000

National Organizations for Victim Assistance 1-800-TRY-NOVA or 1-800-879-6682

Office for Victims of Crime Resource Center 1-800-627-6872, TTY 1-877-712-9279

Prevent Child Abuse America 1-312-663-3520