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Mandated Reporting
Clayton Valley charter high school GUIDANCE DEPARTMENTSlide2
Objectives
Mandated Child Abuse Reporting
A Certificate of Completion on training is required annually
(http://educators.mandatedreporterca.com/test/test.htm)
Review
what merits a report Review how to make a Child Abuse Report Suicide Prevention and ReportingGain knowledge of warning signs and prevention Understand how to contact appropriate school staff to conduct suicide risk assessment Understand the appropriate methods for contacting support staff (e.g., counselors, psychologist, administrators) Slide3
Mandated Child Abuse Reporting
All persons who are mandated reporters are required, by law, to report all known or suspected cases of child abuse or neglect. It is not
the job of the mandated reporter to determine whether the allegations are valid. If child abuse or neglect is reasonably suspected or if a pupil shares information with a mandated reporter leading him/her to believe abuse or neglect has taken place, the report must be made.
Adapted from the California Department of Education, Child Abuse Reporting Guide: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/ss/ap/childabusereportingguide.asp
Child Abuse and/or Child Neglect Can Be Any of the Following:
A
physical injury
inflicted on a child by another person other than by accidental means.
The
sexual abuse,
assault, or exploitation of a child.
The
negligent
treatment or maltreatment of a child by a person responsible for the child’s welfare under circumstances indicating harm or threatened harm to the child’s health or welfare. This is whether the harm or threatened harm is from acts or omissions on the part of the responsible person.
The willful harming or
endangerment
of the person or health of a child, any cruel or inhumane corporal punishment or any injury resulting in a traumatic condition.Slide4
How to make the report
To make a report, an employee must contact an appropriate local law enforcement or county child welfare agency. This legal obligation is not satisfied by making a report of the incident to a supervisor or to the school.
(DO NOT SEND EMAIL OR LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE TO CVCHS SUPPORT STAFF)
The report should be made immediately over the telephone and MUST be followed up in writing via fax within 36 hours of phoning the report.
Contra Costa County Child & Family Services
Phone: (877) 881-1116Fax: (925) 608-6894*If a child reports that they do not feel safe to go home, police must be contacted. Consult CFS.
Adapted from the California Department of Education, Child Abuse Reporting Guide: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/ss/ap/childabusereportingguide.aspSlide5
The Role of High School Teachers
in Preventing SuicideBe alert to problems that increase suicide risk:
Prior suicide attemptsAlcohol and Drug UseMood and Anxiety Disorders (e.g., depression, PTSD)Access to lethal means to kill oneself (e.g., firearms, prescription medication)
Look for signs of immediate risk:
Talking about wanting to die or kill oneself
Looking for a way to kill oneselfTalking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live Additional risk factors: Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable painTalking about being a burden to othersIncreasing the use of drugs and alcohol
Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly
Sleeping too little or too much
Withdrawing or feeling isolated
Showing rage or seeking revenge
Extreme mood swings
Adapted from Suicide Prevention Resource Center, “The Role of High School Teachers in Preventing Suicide”Slide6
Do’s
DO
Listen to what the student is saying and take her/his suicidal threat seriously. Many times a student may be looking for just that assurance.DO
Observe the student’s nonverbal behavior. In children and adolescents, facial expressions, body language, and other concrete signs often are more telling than what the student says.
DO Let the student know you are concerned about their well-being and safety, and that you will need to involve appropriate staff at school to help support them. This will convince the student of your attention and let you know how serious the threat is.DO Get help by contacting an appropriate support staff (administrator, counselor, psychologist). Never attempt to handle a potential suicide by yourself.DO Take the student to an appropriate staff member or have them escorted.
Don’ts
DON’T
leave the student alone.
DON’T
act shocked or be sworn to secrecy.
DON’T
underestimate or brush aside a suicide threat (“You won’t really do it; you’re not the type”), or try to shock or challenge the student (“Go ahead. Do it.”) The student may already feel rejected and unnoticed, and you should not add to that burden.
DON’T
let the student convince you that the crisis is over. The most dangerous time is precisely when the person seems to be feeling better. Sometimes, after a suicide method has been selected, the student may appear happy and relaxed. You should, therefore, stay involved until you get help.
DON’T
take too much upon yourself. Your responsibility to the student in a crisis is limited to listening, being supportive, and getting her/him to a trained professional. Under no circumstances should you attempt to counsel the student.
Adapted
El Dorado County School District Suicide HandbookSlide7
Taking Action
Take Action Immediately if you encounter a student who is at immediate risk:
Talking about wanting to die or kill oneself
Looking for a way to kill oneself
Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live
Take Action by: Having the student escorted to the office, when based on direct conversation with the student Always making face-to-face or voice-to-voice contact with the school psychologist, guidance counselor, or administrator. To report first hand and second hand reports.
DO NOT RELY ON EMAILs or VOICE MESSAGES
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How to alert appropriate school officials
Making “face-to-face” or “voice-to-voice” contact*:Option 1
: If you are aware of a student having familiarity with a school counselor or the school psychologist contact the respective person by locating them OR calling them (do not leave a message
)
Option II
: If option I is not available and/or you are unsure of who to contact, defer to School Psychologist for IEP students, School Counselors according to alpha (Freshman- Bob Ralston, 10th-12th: A-F Marybel Reyes-Nungary, G-N: Vel Snider, O-Z: James Hamilton). OR, whoever is reachable. Option III: Call front desk @ 3114, notify staff member that you have an URGENT student situation that requires an administrator or counselor’s immediate attention (this ensures that the student will be met with immediately).
After school hours/weekends/holidays: If you believe a student is in imminent danger (e.g., texts or calls you, makes posts on social media), call
Seneca Mobile Response Team at (877) 441-1089
. They will send a crisis response team to wherever the student is located. Slide9
Alerting Appropriate school staff (cont’d)
In addition to suicide risk assessment, guidelines for contacting appropriate staff (face-to-face and voice-to-voice options) also applies to:Threats of serious bodily injury, including sexual assault, rape, and threats of weapons.
Child abuse reporting (e.g., second hand reports or when time does not allow you to gather information. )Reporting to school officials does not exonerate you from making a report to local authorities/Child & Family Services.
DO NOT RELY ON EMAIL AND VOICE MESSAGES TO REPORT SAFETY CONCERNS, THIS PROTECTS YOU AS A MANDATED REPORTER. Slide10
CVCHS Documentation of Making
Urgent reportsComplete a written incident report (available in front office).
Make sure to include:How you came into contact with the student
What the student shared with you- OR- what was reported by another student to you
Document how you reported the incident and/or who it was reported to
Submit to front office staffFollow Up: 360 degree communication: Counselor/Psychologist/ Administrator will confirm that follow up has occurred. Staff may or may not be able to disclose outcomes depending upon confidentiality. Slide11
resources
GET HELP NOWNational Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255 (1-800-273-TALK)
Crisis Text Line
Text “START” to 741-741
“13 REASONS WHY NOT”Slide12
Questions?