Make a mandated child-abuse report

Reinforce the mandated-reporter order from child-welfare training. The report is made to the designated agency first; the employer is notified after, not instead.

1. Recognize a reasonable suspicion of abuse or neglect.
2. Do not investigate beyond your role.
3. Call the designated child-protection hotline or agency immediately.
4. Give the child’s identity, location, and the facts that caused suspicion.
5. Follow with the written report in the required window if the state requires one.
6. Notify your supervisor after the agency report, if policy requires.
7. Do not confront the alleged person.
8. Do not promise the child secrecy.