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Mandated Reporters

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