Mandated reporters often have recuring contact with children, they have an early opportunity to assist children to get intervention and support services if a form of abuse is discovered. A mandated reporter is required by law to interven if abuse or maltreatment is believed to be present or if signs leading to abuse are seen.
Certain professionals such as doctors, nurses, teachers, police officers, and child care center workers are mandated by New York State law to report suspected child abuse and neglect to the state hotline, the New York State Central Register.As a mandated reporter you must immediately make a report or cause one to be made, when in your professional role you are presented with reasonable cause to suspect abuse or neglect.
Certain professionals such as doctors, nurses, teachers, police officers, and child care center workers are mandated by New York State law to report suspected child abuse and neglect to the state hotline, the New York State Central Register.As a mandated reporter you must immediately make a report or cause one to be made, when in your professional role you are presented with reasonable cause to suspect abuse or neglect.