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Mandated Reporter Information for School Volunteers

Mandated Reporter Information for School Volunteers. O.C.G.A. § 19-7-5 and GA Code Ann., § 19-7-5. 2012 Criminal Justice Reform Act. As of July 1, 2012: All employees & volunteers working within a school or organization who work directly with children are now mandatory reporters.

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Mandated Reporter Information for School Volunteers

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  1. Mandated Reporter Information for School Volunteers O.C.G.A. § 19-7-5 and GA Code Ann., § 19-7-5

  2. 2012 Criminal Justice Reform Act As of July 1, 2012: All employees & volunteers working within a school or organization who work directly with children are now mandatory reporters.

  3. Reporting Requirements • Reports must be made to the Principal or his or her designee immediately, but no later than within 24 hours when there is reasonable cause of any suspected abuse • Penalty for failure to report, if convicted, is a misdemeanor which could carry a fine and possible jail time.

  4. What do I do if I suspect abuse? • If you sense a child is going to disclose, him or her and say “I think this is something we should talk with the counselor about…” • Do NOT ask questions of the child! • This may interfere should an investigation be needed

  5. What do I do if I suspect abuse? • What if the child discloses before I can stop them? • Do NOT ask any questions • Thank them for being brave enough to tell you • Tell them that it is not their fault • Tell them that you must share this with another trusted adult • Immediately take them to the principal, counselor or administrator

  6. What if I’m wrong? • There is only harm in NOT telling….. • Immunity is provided to reporters when they report was made in good faith and with concern for the child’s well being.

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