Child Abuse Reporting Steps

Summary

It is illegal to lock a child in a confined space, as it constitutes child endangerment and abuse. In Colorado, report suspected child abuse to the Colorado Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline at 1-844-CO-4-KIDS or the Eaton Police Department at (970) 454-2212. Document any instances of abuse and consult with a local attorney for further legal guidance.

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Summer
Hello Summer, nice to meet you. How can I assist you with your legal issue today?
Is it legal to lock a five year old in a moving tote
Hello Summer. Absolutely not, it is illegal to lock a child in a moving tote or any confined space. It's considered child endangerment and abuse, which is a serious crime. Can I assist you with anything else?
My family is currently living with my cousins family, their mom repeatedly hits them and leaves blood coming out of them and she locked my cousin in a tote and sat on it so he couldn’t get out when he was * and she got mad at him, his dad beats on his mom and it’s every day constant friction, what can I do about this?
I'm really sorry to hear about this situation, Summer. It's clearly abusive. Here are some steps you can take:
- Report the abuse to your local Child Protective Services agency.
- If there's immediate danger, call the police.
- Document any instances of abuse.
Could you please tell me where you're currently located so I can provide more specific advice?
Eaton colorado
I'm sorry to hear about this situation. In Colorado:
- Call Colorado Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline: *-*-CO-*-KIDS (*-*-*-*)
- Contact Eaton Police Department: (*) *-*
- Consult with a local attorney for legal guidance.
Eaton colorado
Thank you for the information, Summer. This is a serious matter. In Colorado, you can contact the Colorado Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline at *-*-CO-*-Kids. They can guide you on the next steps on reporting this situation. Do you need more information?
Thank you
You're welcome, Summer. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need any more assistance. This is a tough situation, but you're doing the right thing. Stay safe.