As the COVID-19 Pandemic slows, the Child Advocacy Center in Murfreesboro continues to move forward with cases that involve abused children.

Child Advocacy Center Community Education Coordinator Brittnie Noble told WGNS that despite social distancing and children being out of school, they are still tackling tough cases...



Previous to COVID-19, 52% of suspected child abuse reports came from teachers. But, because schools shut down before the school year was finished, educators reporting child abuse quickly dropped.

However, Noble said they have seen an unexpected change of who is filing reports of suspected child abuse...



In Tennessee, you can report child abuse anonymously by calling 877-237-0004. You can also file suspect child abuse reports online and remain anonymous by visiting: https://apps.tn.gov/carat/