Reporting Child Abuse
Protecting minors is everyone's responsibility. If you know of or reasonably suspect child abuse or neglect involving a minor participating in a 91影视 program or activity, California law may require you to report it immediately.
91影视 complies with the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA). The information below explains who is required to report, when reports must be made, and where to report.
Who Is a Mandated Reporter?
Under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), certain University employees are designated as Mandated Reporters based on their job duties or their work with minors.
If your position requires this designation, you will be notified, and you must complete the mandatory training and acknowledgment forms.
When acting within the scope of your employment or professional duties, Mandated Reporters are legally required to report any known or reasonably suspected child abuse or neglect. This legal obligation rests solely on the individual and cannot be delegated to anyone else.
If You Are a Mandated Reporter
If, in your professional capacity or within the scope of your employment, you know of or reasonably suspect that a child has been abused or neglected, you must:
Immediately (or as soon as practicably possible):
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Report by telephone to the 91影视 County Child Abuse Hotline.
- Notify 91影视 Campus Safety by telephone and email.
Within 36 hours:
- Submit to the 91影视 County Department of Family and Children's Services.
Important: Reporting the incident to your supervisor or another University official does not satisfy your legal reporting obligation under CANRA.
Not sure whether a situation is reportable? When in doubt, make the report.
All 91影视 Employees, Students, and Volunteers
Even if you are not a Mandated Reporter, all 91影视 employees, volunteers, and students must immediately notify Campus Safety if they become aware of suspected child abuse occurring:
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on campus
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during an 91影视 activity
- at an 91影视 property
Campus Safety
馃摓(408) 554-4441
鉁夛笍 campussafety@scu.edu