Mandated Reporters

Make a report

Complete your training

Guidelines:

California law requires employees of postsecondary institutions:

Whose duties bring them into contact with children on a regular basis or
Who supervise employees whose duties bring them into contact with children on a regular basis

To report any suspected child abuse or neglect

Occurring on the institution's premises or at an official activity or program
To law enforcement or child protective services as soon as practicably possible by phone
And within 36 hours via a written Suspected Child Abuse Report.

Other Mandated Reporters on Campus:

Doctors, nurses, professional counselors
Athletic coaches, including assistant and graduate assistant coaches at postsecondary institutions.

Caltech Policy:

"Every member of the Caltech community who knows of, or reasonably suspects, child abuse has a personal responsibility to report to Caltech security."

Make a Report:

To law enforcement or child protective services as soon as practicably possible by phone
And within 36 hours via a written Suspected Child Abuse Report.

Liability:

No: Liability for reasonable reporting (even if you are wrong)
Yes: Fines/jail for not reporting (or hindering an employee from reporting).

Contacts:

Caltech Security (626) 395-8529
HR, Employee & Organizational Development (626) 395-8039
Center for Teaching, Learning, and Outreach (626) 395-4641
Office of the General Counsel (818) 354-2032

Training:

Mandated reporters are identified by their divisions. Once HR is notified, the following will be initiated:

On-line Training "EDU: Protect Children" module
A criminal background check
Completion of Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status