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To report a child in immediate danger, call 9-1-1. For more information, visit keepkidssafe.pa.gov.
ChildLine and Abuse Registry
Part of Pennsylvania’s mandatory child protective services program, ChildLine receives verbal and electronic referrals 24/7.
800-932-0313 or www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home
PA Coalition Against Rape
This private — and publicly — funded organization advocates for victims of sexual assault. There are two locations in Pittsburgh.
888-772-7227 or pcar.org
Pittsburgh Action Against Rape
81 S. 19th St., South Side.
866-363-7273 or paar.net
The Center for Victims
3433 E. Carson St., South Side.
412-392-8582 or centerforvictims.org
Clergy Abuse Hotline
Attorney General Josh Shapiro’s office has established this hotline for anybody with information about sexual assault by any priests or other clergy.
888-538-8451
Pittsburgh Diocese Hotline
The Diocese of Pittsburgh has set up this hotline for reports of church-related abuse.
888-808-1235 or diopitt.org/report-child-sexual-abuse
This article appears in August 22, 2018 – Pittsburgh City Paper.
