Who is Required to Report Child Abuse and Neglect?
The Mandatory Reporter's Video provides guidance for those who are required by state law to report child abuse or neglect.
Any person who has cause to believe that a child has suffered abuse or neglect should report such incidents.
Those people legally required to report child abuse or neglect are:
- Medical practitioners
- Nurses
- Dentists
- Social service counselors/therapists
- Psychologists
- Medical examiners
- Pharmacists
- School personnel
- Child care providers
- Law enforcement officers
- Juvenile probation officers
- Corrections employees
- DSHS employees
- Placement and liaison specialists
- Responsible living skills program staff
- HOPE center staff
- State family and children's ombudsman
- Any volunteer in the ombudsman's office
- Adults residing with child suspected to have been severely abused
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Protecting the Abused and Neglected Child
An explanation of the Washington State mandatory reporting law on child abuse.
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Mandatory Reporter's Video
Provides guidance for those who are required by state law to report child abuse or neglect.
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No Excuse music video
Encourages youth being abused to stand up, don't be afraid, and get help.
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