How to Report Abuse and Neglect
Reports can be made in person at Perry County Job and Family Services Protective Services located at 526 Mill Street, New Lexington, Ohio 43764 during office hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. You may also call (740) 342-3836 during normal business hours. After hours and on weekends, contact the Perry County Sheriff’s Office at (740) 342-4123 or dial 911 for emergency situations involving children.
Information that is beneficial when making a report (if known):
- The names of all individuals in the home
- Ages and/or dates of birth of individuals involved
- Addresses and phone numbers of the family being reported
- Current issues/reasons for calling
- Current physical location of the individuals involved
- Hazards/dangers from persons or in the home, if known
- Any other known pertinent information
