It can be difficult to know what to do when you see your adult child or relative struggle to take care of their children. You may ask yourself questions like, “When do I call? When do I just take care of it myself?” The first step is to pinpoint and document your specific safety concerns and any signs of abuse and/or neglect. Explore below to understand the different types of child abuse and neglect, when kids are victims of crime and how to report child abuse.