Mandated Reporters

California law requires employees of post secondary 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.

Caltech requires Mandated Reporter Training, Background Check and Signed Waiver. See Mandated Reporter Training.

Examples Mandated Reporters on Campus:

• Doctors, nurses, professional counselors
• Athletic coaches, including assistant and graduate assistant coaches at post secondary institutions.
• Student Affairs Staff

Caltech PM-9-1 Minors Policy:

"Every member of the Institute community who interacts with minors involved in Caltech sponsored or approved programs must adhere to proper standards." Please review the Standards for Interacting with Minors. See Mandated Reporter Training.

Make a Report:

1. Report to Caltech Security 626-395-5000,
2. Report to law enforcement or child protective services as soon as practicably possible by phone to LA County Child Protection Hotline (800) 540-4000 [or from out of state (213) 639-4500] or Pasadena Police Department 911 (for emergencies) or (626) 744-4501 (for non-emergencies), or to another local police department. Within 36 hours via a written Suspected Child Abuse Report.
3. Mandated Reporters must file a written Suspected Child Abuse Report (SCAR) within 36 hours of receiving information concerning the incident. The SCAR can be completed online at https://mandreptla.org.

Mandated Reporter Liability:

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