Division of Youth Services
Childrens Justice Center
The Children's Justice Center Provides coordinated services for children and their families during the investigative process of child abuse complaints including: crisis intervention, forensic interviews in child friendly interview rooms, trained interviewers, specialized medical exams via Primary Children's Medical Center staff housed on-site, and advocacy services. This program promotes teamwork among all agencies involved in the investigative process to support the best interest of the child. Services are free to the youth and their family. Who is eligible for services?
Children ages 17 and under and their family members who are involved in an investigation of child abuse and are not the alleged offender. Adult victims with disabilities are also served. Types of cases include:
- Sexual abuse
- Physical abuse
Domestic violence involving child witnesses
- Child witness to homicide
- Kidnapping and abductions
- Shaken baby syndrome
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Drug endangerment child abuse
How do I report Child Abuse?
Please call the Division of Child and Family services Child Abuse Hotline at 801 281-5151, open 24 hours a day.
It is also very important to contact the police department where the crime occurred. If you are not sure, call your local police department.
Who should I call for more information?
- North Area of Salt Lake County:
801-355-0781
Avenues Children's Justice Center
8 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday - South Area of Salt Lake County:
801-566-3868
South Valley Children's Justice Center
8 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday
The Children's Justice Center website