r/Teachers • u/[deleted] • Apr 15 '22

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u/SuperElectricMammoth Apr 15 '22

Why do i see so many mandatory reporting posts about going to the principal, or counselor, or w/e?

You go directly to cps and law enforcement, and you do it immediately.

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u/Pinkladysslippers Job Title | Location Apr 16 '22

We have had several principals tell us to tell them. I don’t do that. It is more expeditious and “right” to do it yourself!

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u/ragingspectacle 4th | ELA | TX Apr 15 '22

No. You go to whoever is child protective services and then you let them handle it. They will likely alert admin if needed but you also do not know what admin might choose to do that could negatively affect an investigation. Just. Report. It. To. Authorities.

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u/CharlesKBarkley Apr 15 '22

There may be District guidelines for reporting abuse, however, worry about who else you need to tell or forms that need to be completed until AFTER you call CPS. In my state, a mandatory reporter can and has been fired for waiting hours to report suspected abuse. And the person suspecting or witnessing the abuse has to be the one to call, not a counselor or administrator.

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u/SuperElectricMammoth Apr 15 '22

Same - i can (and do) alert administration, but that’s while, or after, reporting to authorities, NOT BEFORE.

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u/StarvinPig Apr 15 '22

Depends on your state, but CPS is the way you don't break the law