Where's The Line?

The “Where’s The Line?” campaign is a first-of-its-kind effort designed to increase awareness of family violence and to change the behaviors of individuals who may be witnessing such acts. For the purpose of the campaign, we refer to these individuals as “bystanders.”

Bystanders are three times more likely to intervene after seeing a bystander campaign. The Center for Family Safety and Healing (TCFSH) created “Where’s The Line?” to offer resources that can educate the general public, answer questions and triage requests to appropriate services.

Signs of child abuse or neglect may vary based on the type. Here are some common signs:

• Unexplained injuries, such as bruises

• Extreme behaviors, such as excessive crying, truancy or running away

• Poor hygiene and unsuitable clothing

• Excessive fear of parent(s), caregiver(s) or going home

• Depression or excessive crying

• Poor peer relationships or inability to relate to children of the same age

• Sudden change in behavior

• Constant hunger, tiredness or lack of energy

• Attention-seeking behaviors