Mandated Reporting - Reasons Why- Professional Development, Safety in Schools

As Counselors we unfortunately sometimes have to make reports for the safety of children. It is every school employee's job to report when needed, and it is mandated by law. Use this form to help inform the staff about why reporting when needed is crucial. You can also search for my step-by-step guide on how to report when it is needed as well. These two resources come in handy to lower the anxiety around mandated reporting, and to help coach others on how to do it correctly. Keeping kids safe is always mandatory, so let's equip our co-workers with tools to help them report when necessary.