Child advocates in Oregon say reports of child abuse in the state are down 70 percent since shutdowns of schools due to COVID-19 took place, and many are worried that cases of abuse are now going unreported.  Beatriz Lynch of the Columbia Gorge Children’s Advocacy Center says they need community members to keep an eye out for children who may need help.  Lynch asks the community to check on vulnerable children and ask them if they are OK.  Oregon’s child abuse hotline number is 855-503-7233, and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.