List of Mandated Reporters

Are you mandated to report child abuse?
When must you report abuse?
Resources for New York Mandated Reporters

Though everyone should report child abuse, a number of professionals must report abuse—or be held liable by law.

In New York State five key groups of professionals are mandated to report child neglect and physical or sexual abuse.

Are you mandated to report abuse?

Check the chart below and find out.

Mandated Reporters in New York State
Teachers and Educators	› Teachers › Teaching assistants › School administrators › School support staff › Preschool staff
Healthcare Professionals	› Hospital personnel engaged in admission, examination, care, or treatment › Registered nurses › Physicians and surgeons › Residents and interns › Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) › Christian science practitioners › Dentists and dental hygienists › Coroners and medical examiners › Osteopaths
Human Services Providers	› Social workers › Social services workers › Staff in community-based agencies › Group home staff › Foster parents › Mental health professionals › Psychologists › Therapists › Substance abuse counselors › Alcohol abuse counselors
Law Enforcement	› Police officers › Peace officers, other law enforcement officials › District attorneys, assistant district attorneys, or investigators employed in a district attorney's office
Childcare Providers	› Day care home providers › Family or group family day care providers › Day care center workers › Employees in residential care facilities › Volunteers in residential care facilities › Any other child care or foster care worker

 

When must you report abuse?

You must report abuse if you feel reasonable suspicion that a child is being abused or neglected.

You can reasonably suspect abuse when, "...based on your rational observations, professional training, and experience, you have a suspicion that the parent or other person legally responsible for a child is responsible for harming that child or placing that child in imminent danger of harm. Your suspicion can be as simple as distrusting an explanation for an injury." (New York State Office of Children and Family Services)

Resources for New York State Mandated Reporters

Unsure whether or not to report abuse? Call one of Butler Center's expert social workers at 718-920-5833 to discuss your situation.

Want complete easy-to-read information on New York Mandated Reporters? Check out this Summary Guide for Mandated Reporters

Teachers: Have questions about reporting abuse? Read a concise child abuse guide from Kappa Delta Pi.

Like to take Butler Center's training course for Mandated Reporters? Please call Lois Pearlman at 718-920-7584.