Health and Social Services
Reporting Child Abuse
All Yukoners have a responsibility to ensure the protection of children from abuse.
On Friday, April 30, 2010 the new Child and Family Services Act will come into force. One significant change with this new Act is that all Yukoners have the requirement to report suspected child abuse.
Prior to April 30, 2010 only child care workers and teachers were required to report suspected child abuse. Physicians and health care staff were also bound by professional ethics to report although it was not mandatory in the Yukon.
If you have concerns about the safety of child, please contact Family and Children’s Services at 667-3002, your regional social worker or the RCMP to report your concerns if they affect a child under the age of 19 years.
Report Child Abuse
Call Family and Children’s Services at
867-667-3002 (collect calls accepted)
Toll-free in Yukon: 1-800-661-0408 ext. 3002
if you have any concerns
that a child is being abused
in any way.
You can also call your
Regional Social Worker or the RCMP.
