Child abuse, neglect agencies report 50% drop in calls

Wednesday marked the beginning of Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Missouri Child Abuse & Neglect Hotline is seeing a disturbing drop in calls.

IN TIMES LIKE THESE WE HAVE TOMAKE SURE THE CHILDREN DON'TSTAY OUT OF SIGHT.THAT'S THE MESSAGE.THEY OFFER THE KIDS A SAFE PLACEIF THEY WITNESS ABUSE ORHOMICIDES.THEY DON'T HAVE TO TELL THEMOVER AND OVER.CPC HELPS 800 CHILDREN A YEAR.RIGHT NOW, THEY SAY THEY AREGETTING HALF OF THE REFERRALSTHEY USUALLY DO.HOT LINE CALLS ARE DOW AND THEYARE NOT CALLING.