Mandated Reporter Information for School Volunteers OCGA 1975 and GA Code Ann 1975 2012 Criminal Justice Reform Act As of July 1 2012 All employees amp volunteers working within a school or organization who work directly with children are now mandatory reporters ID: 761298
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Mandated Reporter Information for School Volunteers O.C.G.A. § 19-7-5andGA Code Ann., § 19-7-5
2012 Criminal Justice Reform Act As of July 1, 2012: All employees & volunteers working within a school or organization who work directly with children are now mandatory reporters.
Reporting Requirements Reports must be made to the Principal or his or her designee immediately, but no later than within 24 hours when there is reasonable cause of any suspected abusePenalty for failure to report, if convicted, is a misdemeanor which could carry a fine and possible jail time.
What do I do if I suspect abuse? If you sense a child is going to disclose, him or her and say “I think this is something we should talk with the counselor about…”Do NOT ask questions of the child! This may interfere should an investigation be needed
What do I do if I suspect abuse? What if the child discloses before I can stop them?Do NOT ask any questionsThank them for being brave enough to tell youTell them that it is not their faultTell them that you must share this with another trusted adultImmediately take them to the principal, counselor or administrator
What if I’m wrong? There is only harm in NOT telling…..Immunity is provided to reporters when they report was made in good faith and with concern for the child’s well being.