Reporting Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect
 
In the school setting, Teachers, Administrators, Classified Personnel, Instructional Aides or Assistants, Pre-school teachers, and school district police or security are Mandated Reporters. (P.C. 11165.5; P.C. 11166(i)).
 
A mandated reporter must…
  • Have reasonable suspicion
  • Call the child abuse hotline as soon as possible
  • File a written report within 36 hours (P. C.11166)
IMPORTANT: Telling another employee about the suspected abuse does not fulfill your obligation as a mandated reporter. You may choose to file a report as a team, but both parties should make the call and mail the report to assure that a report was indeed filed.
 
Ask For Help
If you need any assistance making a report or have questions about a specific case, please ask for assistance from a school site administrator or call Amy Lambert, Ed.D. – Director, Pupil and Special Services. (310) 551-5100 ext. 2226.
 
Informing Parents
Mandated reports should NOT inform parents of suspected child abuse as it could interfere with the investigation process.
 
How to Report Suspected Abuse
  • Complete form with all information filled in before dialing
  • Call: Child Protection Hotline 1-800-540-4000
  • Write the report number provided by person taking report on the side margin of the form
  • Document date/time/name of person taking report when you make the call
  • Mail form to:
Child Protection Hotline
3075 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
  • Keep copy for your own personal records as documentation that a report was filed.
  • Send legible copy to :
BHUSD District Office
Attention: Amy Lambert, Ed.D. – Director, Pupil and Special Services.
Mark envelope “Confidential” --- You may mark over your personal identity on the copy of the form you provide to the district office.
District office copies are used to compile an annually required district-wide summary report.
 
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