Officials ask Ohioans to watch for signs of child abuse during coronavirus

In the release, the department said that reports of child abuse and neglect have dropped by half since the stay-at-home order was issued on March 22.

However, the department explained that this is because people who normally would notice and report signs of abuse such as teachers, coaches, child care providers and school counselors and nurses don’t see the children every day.

Any person who sees signs of child abuse is asked to call 855-O-H-CHILD, or 855-642-4453.