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Indian Health Service announces ‘SAFE-IHS’ hotline to report abuse
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
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The Indian Health Service announced a hotline to accept reports of suspected child or sexual abuse following controversy involving a pediatrician who was convicted of crimes against young patients.
Anyone with information about abuse within the IHS system can call 1-855-SAFE-IHS (855 723-3447), where they will be directed to trained personnel, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Written complaints can also be submitted on ihs.gov.
“Protecting our patients and our employees from sexual abuse in a supportive environment is a priority at the Indian Health Service,” IHS Acting Director Elizabeth Fowler, a citizen of the Comanche Nation, said in a news release on Tuesday.
“At the IHS, we strive for a culture of accountability in everything we do,” Fowler said. “This new hotline simplifies the reporting process allowing anyone who suspects child abuse or sexual abuse to have a direct line to personnel who are specially trained in responding to, and investigating this type of information.”
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The IHS is announcing a new hotline dedicated to receiving reports of suspected child or sexual abuse within an IHS facility and/or by an IHS staff member: https://t.co/eROaM1UYuG. Callers may report suspected child abuse or sexual abuse by calling 1-855-SAFE-IHS (1-855-723-3447) pic.twitter.com/oXWEuDKI21
— IndianHealthService (@IHSgov) February 16, 2021
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