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Child Abuse Reporting Procedures. As a PPS employee , you are a mandated child abuse reporter by Oregon State Law. If you suspect…. Physical Abuse with or without injuries Sexual Abuse Neglect Emotional Abuse Sexual Exploitation Threat of Harm….
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Child Abuse Reporting Procedures As a PPS employee, you are a mandated child abuse reporterby Oregon State Law
If you suspect… • Physical Abuse with or without injuries • Sexual Abuse • Neglect • Emotional Abuse • Sexual Exploitation • Threat of Harm…
…You MUSTreport the facts to the Principal or the Principal’s designee immediately.This is NOT something with which you have a choice.
Child Abuse Hotline503- 731-3100 • You and the Principal or Principal’s designee should call the Child Abuse Hotline jointly. • If that is not possible, it is your obligation to confirm that the report was made. • If you report suspected child abuse directly to the Hotline, you MUST also notify the Principal in person or in writing.
Student-to-Student Abuse • Student-to-student abuse is defined as physical abuse of a student but not mutual combat; it may include the use of a weapon and sexual assault. • If you witness or suspect student-to- student abuse…
…You MUSTreport the facts to the Principal or the Principal’s designee immediately.You may NOT make a judgment about whether or not to report..
Again… Child Abuse Hotline503- 731-3100 • It is best if you and the Principal or Principal’s designee call the Hotline together. • If you can’t, it is still your responsibility to confirm that the report was made. • If you report suspected child abuse directly to the Hotline, you MUST also notify the Principal in person or in writing that you have done so.
If you witness a PPS staff member being physically or verbally abusive towards a child…
…You MUSTreport the facts to the Principal or the Principal’s designee immediately.You do not have a choice in this matter.
Thank you for keeping our children safe.
