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Mandated Reporter Training
Today I completed the online mandated reporter's training for my foundation's practice class at
Arizona state university. The portion consisted of a two-hour online class. It was meant to
provide individuals with training to help understand the mandated reporter laws of Arizona and
the steps a mandated reporter will need to take if they suspect a child is being maltreated.
Types of Crimes
The training goes over the different types of reportable crimes that can be reported if they are
suspected they are happening to the child. Potential crimes include physical and sexual abuse,
negligence, indecent exposure, and other similar crimes. It is essential that as soon the reporter
takes notice of possible harm to a child, not make any speculations but report the situation
immediately. It is also essential that the reporter does not ask any questions that can influence
the answer the child provides because it can alarm the abuser and make the investigation more
challenging to complete. The training provides specific questions to ask a child that was created
to get enough information without influencing the child; these questions include, what happened,
who did it, and where and when did it happen?
Responsibility of mandated reporters and Arizona law
Although mandated reporting laws vary by state, all states have passed laws that require
reporting for children suspected of being abused or neglected. Although mandated reporters are
required by law to register any supposed or known abuse or neglect, any who suspects abuse or
neglect should report it to CPS or other law enforcement authorities. The official term for a
mandated reporter is anyone a professional who comes in contact with children, such as social
workers, health care professionals, teachers, and law enforcement officers.
Steps for reporting abuse or neglect
1
Mandated Reporter Training
Today I completed the online mandated reporter's training for my foundation's practice class at
Arizona state university. The portion consisted of a two-hour online class. It was meant to
provide individuals with training to help understand the mandated reporter laws of Arizona and
the steps a mandated reporter will need to take if they suspect a child is being maltreated.
Types of Crimes
The training goes over the different types of reportable crimes that can be reported if they are
suspected they are happening to the child. Potential crimes include physical and sexual abuse,
negligence, indecent exposure, and other similar crimes. It is essential that as soon the reporter
takes notice of possible harm to a child, not make any speculations but report the situation
immediately. It is also essential that the reporter does not ask any questions that can influence
the answer the child provides because it can alarm the abuser and make the investigation more
challenging to complete. The training provides specific questions to ask a child that was created
to get enough information without influencing the child; these questions include, what happened,
who did it, and where and when did it happen?
Responsibility of mandated reporters and Arizona law
Although mandated reporting laws vary by state, all states have passed laws that require
reporting for children suspected of being abused or neglected. Although mandated reporters are
required by law to register any supposed or known abuse or neglect, any who suspects abuse or
neglect should report it to CPS or other law enforcement authorities. The official term for a
mandated reporter is anyone a professional who comes in contact with children, such as social
workers, health care professionals, teachers, and law enforcement officers.
Steps for reporting abuse or neglect
