Check for Understanding: Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting

Only staff that work directly with children are mandated reporters.

Staff can report to management who will then hotline the call.

While reporting, it is okay to give only a child’s first name.

If a child alleges abuse, it is helpful to show anger toward the abuser.

When a child begins to talk about abuse/neglect, it is good to ask lots of questions.

A Staff member MUST get supervisory permission before calling the Child Abuse and Neglect hotline to report suspected abuse/neglect.

A Staff member should use their own personal cell phone while calling the Child Abuse and Neglect hotline.

If the Hotline worker indicates that there is insufficient information to make the report, nothing further must be done.

It is good to reassure a child that abuse is NOT their fault.

If you see a child being abused at Walmart after work, you are still considered a mandated reporter and must contact the Child Abuse & Neglect hotline.

Once you make a report, you can call and request follow-up information.

It is best to make the hotline call with the child’s parent/guardian alone.

Staff should provide a JFCAC phone number as a contact number when making a hotline report.

Once the report is made, the original Hotline Report Form can be shredded.

The policy of confidentiality is limited when it comes to sharing information about Child Abuse & Neglect with Supervisory Staff and Wellness Team.