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Mandated Reporter

Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act: Mandated Reporters

Community members have an important role in protecting children (anyone under the age of 18) from abuse and neglect. The California Community College Chancellor’s Office has determined that all faculty and most classified employees are mandated reporters of child abuse. If you reasonably suspect a child is suffering abuse, you are required to report the abuse to law enforcement and/or Child Protective Services.

24-Hour Child Protective Services (CPS) are mandated by Federal and State Law to investigate and respond to all allegations of suspected child abuse and neglect.
Listing of Mandated Reporters as defined by Penal Code 11165.7Reportable Types of Abuse

Steps to Make a Report

Report child abuse or neglect to the Department of Family and Children’s Services (DFCS) Child Abuse and Neglect Center at either hotline:

In addition to calling the hotline, Mandated Reporters must complete the Suspected Child Abuse Report (SCAR-SS8572).

Mail the written report (SS8572) within 36 hours of receiving the information concerning the incident to:

Santa Clara County Department of Family and Children’s Services
Child Abuse and Neglect Center
373 West Julian Street-Second Floor
San Jose, CA 95110

District Considerations

Internal Reporting: State law does not require a mandated reported to notify college administration of a report. The district encourages employees who file a report to notify college administration for purposes of awareness and expediting CPS investigations.

Forms

Suspected Child Abuse ReportStatement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child AbuseChild Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act

References

BP 3518 Child Abuse ReportingAP 3518 Child Abuse Reporting