Who is Required to Report Child Abuse and Neglect?
The Mandatory Reporter's Video (see links to the video in the box on the right side of this page) 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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TTY Accessible: 1-800-624-6186
Mandated Reporter Toolkit
Protecting the Abused and Neglected Child
An explanation of the Washington State mandatory reporting law on child abuse.
Read the Guide:
English | Spanish
Child Protective Services: Guidance for Mandated Reporters
View the PowerPoint
What Mandated Reporters Need to Know about Racial Disproportionality in the Child Welfare System
8 minute YouTube video brochure
 Watch the video
More Resources
No Excuse music video
Encourages youth being abused to stand up, don't be afraid, and get help.
View the Video
Child Protection Medical Consultant Network Information and Contact Sheet
The Consultation Network provides statewide consultation and training regarding medical findings in cases of alleged child abuse and neglect.
Read the information sheet
Mandatory Reporter's Video
Provides guidance for those who are required by state law to report child abuse or neglect.
View the video
View the transcript of this video
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