Who is a Mandated Reporter?
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In the scope of their employment, a Mandated Reporter has a special relationship or contact with children or the home. (The California Penal Code defines a “child” as a person under the age of 18 years.) |
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A Mandated Reporter is legally required to report if they know of or have “Reasonable Suspicion” of child abuse and neglect, encountered in the scope of their employment. Employers of Mandated Reporters are required to inform them of their responsibilities. (Penal Code 11166[a]) |
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Prior to commencing employment and as a prerequisite of that employment, Mandated Reporters must sign a statement to the effect that he or she has knowledge of the provisions of the Mandated Reporter Law, and will comply with those provisions. |
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Be knowledgeable about your role and responsibilities as a mandated reporter…get trained by PCARC! |
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Examples of Mandated Reporters:
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Teachers |
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Instructional Aides |
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School Bus Drivers |
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Social Workers |
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Law Enforcement |
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Fire Fighters |
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District Attorney investigators, inspectors and family support officers |
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Public or Private Day Camp, Youth Center, Recreation Program or Organization Administrators |
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Administrators and employees of child day care facilities |
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Headstart Teachers |
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Physician and other health professionals |
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Mental Health and Counseling Professionals |
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Dentist |
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Clinical Social Workers |
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EMT’s and Paramedics |
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Coroners and Medical Examiners |
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Clergy, Priest, Minister Rabbi, Religious Practitioner, Or similar functionary of a church, temple or recognized religious denomination or organization. |
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Animal Control Officers |
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Film and Photographic Print Processors |
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……If you work with a child you are a mandated reporter.
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