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Tennessee Protects Our Children with New Child Abuse Reporting Application

2015-09-18 09:00 ET - News Release

Streamlined reporting and tracking application empowers Tennessee citizens to assist in safeguarding our youth


Company Website: http://www.tennessee.gov
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- (Business Wire)

The Tennessee Department of Children’s Services (DCS) launched an improved and innovative online Child Abuse Reporting and Tracking application, https://apps.tn.gov/carat/. Approximately 4,200 incidents have been reported through the application since it launched on April 23, 2015, and it is currently averaging 4,500 tracking requests per month.

This system streamlines the reporting and tracking process for child abuse cases. The application guides a reporter of abuse through inputting information about each incident and person involved, helping to build the case into a narrative for DCS to review. All of the information is automatically placed into DCS’s case management system. The reporter receives a “Referral ID” when the information is submitted, allowing users to track the status of their report online at anytime.

Prior to the release of this application, the Child Abuse Hotline was experiencing a high volume of calls from citizens inquiring on the status of their reports. The online tracking feature has significantly reduced call volume for the agency. The guided approach for reporting an incident ensures more accurate information is gathered for DCS, allowing them to quickly assign field workers to investigate.

Deputy Commissioner at Department of Children’s Services, Scott J. Modell, Ph.D., calls the implementation of the tracking service “one of the most significant and transformational changes at our Child Abuse Hotline that has impacted numerous stakeholders.”

“This system has greatly increased the ability and timeliness of the department to communicate information to reporters of child abuse and neglect,” said Dr. Modell.

The newly launched application utilizes a responsive design that allows access to the site from devices of all sizes, including tablets and smart phones, which makes it easier than ever for concerned citizens to report and track child abuse cases.

The Child Abuse Reporting and Tracking application was designed and developed by NIC, Inc., Tennessee’s eGovernment Partner since 2000.

About NIC, Tennessee Information Division

NIC, Tennessee Information Division helps Tennessee build and maintain the state’s official web portal TN.gov, and hundreds of online services that allow citizens and businesses to interact with state government more efficiently.

About NIC

Founded in 1992, NIC (NASDAQ: EGOV) is the nation's leading provider of official government websites, online services, and secure payment processing solutions. The company's innovative eGovernment services help make government more accessible to everyone through technology. The family of NIC companies provides eGovernment solutions for more than 3,500 federal, state, and local agencies in the United States. Forbes has named NIC as one of the “100 Best Small Companies in America” six times, most recently ranked at No. 36 (2014), and the company has been included four times on the Barron’s 400 Index. Additional information is available at http://www.egov.com.

Contacts:

NIC, Tennessee Information Division
Katie Freeman, 615-313-0300
katie.freeman@egovtn.org

Source: NIC, Tennessee Information Division

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