Who is a dcfs mandated reporter

State law protects the identity of all mandated reporters, who are provided with immunity from legal liability as a result of reports made in good faith. If you see, hear about, or know about possible child abuse or neglect in connection with your duties as a Dominican employee, you must take the following three steps:. In order to increase your understanding of the mandated reporting requirements and acknowledge your mandated reporter status, please complete the online training listed below and return the Certification and Acknowledgment of Mandated Reporter Status form to Human Resources by November 1, Complete online training for mandated reporters.

Click "Register for an account" to begin the training process. Please note: in order to register, and for verification purposes, you will need your employee ID number.

Mandated Reporter California Penal Code Amended by Stats. SB Effective January 1, Forgot Password. Please enter your registered email address. You will be sent an email with a link to reset your password. Email Address.

Cancel Submit. Forgot Email Address. Please fill out all the below fields. If your account is found, you will be taken back to the log-in page with your email address prepopulated into the field. When to Call the Child Protection Hotline If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, or know of a family that may need additional support or access to resources, please contact DCFS immediately.

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What are the signs of abuse and neglect? What are the effects of child abuse and neglect? Why do adults abuse children? Why should I report child abuse or neglect? How do I file a complaint or grievance? Meet A Social Worker. WIC b 2 describes CSEC as a child who is sexually trafficked or who receives food or shelter in exchange for, or who is paid to perform, sexual acts and whose parent or guardian failed to, or was unable to, protect the child, is within the description of this subdivision.

These children are known as commercially sexually exploited children. The commercial aspect of the sexual exploitation is critical to separating the crime of trafficking from sexual assault, molestation, or rape. The term 'commercial sex act' is defined by the Federal Trafficking Victims Protection Act as the giving or receiving of anything of value money, drugs, shelter, food, clothes, etc.

Youth will often disclose incidents of physical and sexual assault that occurred during the runaway episodes. Occasionally, they will disclose pertinent information about their exploiters. All suspected incidents of abuse or neglect, including sexual assault, physical abuse, kidnapping, and suspicion that a youth has experienced a new incident of exploitation must be reported to law enforcement and child welfare agencies investigating authorities.

Remember to contact the CPH in a timely manner to generate a referral, even if the child has an open child welfare case. A new SCAR must be submitted to law enforcement for each suspected crime. Any minor who is engaged in commercial sexual activity, whether as a suspected victim, recruiter, or exploiter, must be reported as a victim of child abuse.

Exchanging sexual acts to meet a basic need is sometimes referred to as "survivor sex". SB mandates that youth who return from a runaway episode should be assessed for CSE.