April is observed as National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Read more from the Star-Gazette, "Pinwheels for Prevention highlights child abuse problem"

To report a suspected case of child abuse or neglect, the New York State Child Abuse hotline can be reached at 1-800-342-3720.

For more information, visit he New York State Office of Children and Family Services website at: http://www.ocfs.ny.gov/main/cps/faqs.asp#report.