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Updated September 2026

🧒 I am worried a child is being abused or neglected — who do I tell?

Direct answer

You do not need proof — a worry is enough, and you will not be blamed if it turns out to be nothing. Εθνική Γραμμή Παιδικής Προστασίας 1107 / Εισαγγελία Ανηλίκων (1107) is the child-protection service for Greece: they assess, advise you about what you have seen, and act if needed; you can call anonymously. Χαμόγελο του Παιδιού — 1056 / 116 111 (1056) is the helpline for children and young people themselves — tell the child it exists. A child in immediate danger: Ελληνική Αστυνομία — αστυνομικό τμήμα / 100 (100).

Call firstΕθνική Γραμμή Παιδικής Προστασίας 1107 / Εισαγγελία Ανηλίκων
Report toΧαμόγελο του Παιδιού — 1056 / 116 111
If that failsΕλληνική Αστυνομία — αστυνομικό τμήμα / 100

🗣️ What to say

"I am worried about a child, [name/age if known], at [address / school]. I have noticed [what: injuries, statements, being left alone, hunger, fear] on [dates]. I am [neighbour / teacher / relative]. I would like advice on what to do / to report this."

🪜 Step by step

  1. Write down what you sawFacts, dates, the child's own words if any. Do not interrogate the child.
  2. Call Εθνική Γραμμή Παιδικής Προστασίας 1107 / Εισαγγελία ΑνηλίκωνFor advice first if you are unsure; they help you decide. Anonymity is possible.
  3. Danger now: Ελληνική Αστυνομία — αστυνομικό τμήμα / 100Police and emergency services. Do not wait for the service's office hours.
  4. Professionals: your dutyTeachers, doctors and carers have a legal duty or a protocol to report. Use it.
  5. Keep the child in viewA trusted adult who keeps noticing is the best protection until the service acts.

📇 All contacts

Εθνική Γραμμή Παιδικής Προστασίας 1107 / Εισαγγελία ΑνηλίκωνReporting a child at risk, 24/7As soon as a child worries you📞 1107🔗 www.ekka.org.gr
Χαμόγελο του Παιδιού — 1056 / 116 111Helpline for children and teenagers, 24/7For children and teenagers📞 1056🔗 www.hamogelo.gr
Ελληνική Αστυνομία — αστυνομικό τμήμα / 100Report at any police stationBurglary, theft, threats, stalking📞 100🔗 www.astynomia.gr
ΚΕΠΑ (αναπηρία) / Κοινωνική Υπηρεσία Δήμου / Βοήθεια στο ΣπίτιDisability certification, social careFor care and support🔗 www.efka.gov.gr/el/kepa
Ελληνική Εταιρεία Προστασίας Θυμάτων / Εισαγγελία — Γραφείο ΘυμάτωνVictim support, compensation from the Greek Compensation AuthorityAfter any crime📞 116 006🔗 www.ministryofjustice.gr

❓ Frequently asked

Will the child be taken away?

Removal is the last resort; the first response is support for the family. Reporting is the start of help, not of separation.

What if I am wrong?

Reports in good faith carry no liability. Services expect and prefer early, uncertain reports.

The child told me something in confidence

You can promise to help, not to keep it secret. Explain that you have to tell someone whose job it is to keep them safe.

📎 Sources

Last checked: 2026-09-26

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