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REPORTING OF CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT
Washington State Law (RCW.26.44.030) identifies “professional school personnel (including, but not limited to, teachers, counselors, administrators, facility personnel, and nurses)" as mandated reporters who are required to report a concern regarding any suspected child abuse or neglect. |
Procedure:
School personnel should make an oral report to the Department of Social
and Health Services (CPS) by calling 363-3333 within 48 hours after learning
of the incident (RCW26.44.030). If unable to contact CPS, or if this is
a third party offense, call law enforcement at 532-9266.
Once a report is made, school personnel must complete the Reporting of Child Abuse in Spokane Public Schools form which can be found on the Intranet. A copy of the report should be kept at school and a copy should be sent to Student Support Services at the Administration Building.
For more information regarding child abuse and neglect in Washington state, please visit the DSHS website at www1.dshs.wa.gov/geninfo/capmonth.html.
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