General Tips on Investigating Abuse

An elementary-aged boy practices reading with a teacher. The child has a tracheostomy.
A Latino policeman questions an elementary aged Latino boy, his hand on his shoulder, while the Mom watches in the background.

This section provides general tips on investigating abuse and neglect against children with disabilities. It includes information about responding to children at the scene, preparing for interviews, seeking information from families, interviewing children, continuing the investigation and preparing for trial.