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Illinois SB 3833 Expands the State's List of Mandated Reporters

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Nevada Deploys Mandated Reporter Training to Stop Child Abuse

Nevada Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child and Family Services is helping mandated reporters understand how to spot and report suspected abuse and neglect with a new online Mandated Reporter Training system.

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Domestic Violence

Which States Have Mandatory Domestic Violence Reporting?

Domestic violence is more common than you’d think. Domestic violence, or intimate partner violence, affects approximately 41% of women and 25% of men in their lifetime, according to the CDC.

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LMS

How 3 States Are Training Mandated Reporters With The Simple LMS

Every U.S. state has mandated reporter requirements in place. The Federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) requires each state to have procedures in place for certain individuals to report suspected child abuse and neglect.

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Understanding the Difference Between Discipline vs Abuse

Mandated reporters, supporters, and child safety advocates often have to determine what constitutes suspected abuse of a child, and what doesn’t. Supporters have a legal and ethical duty to protect children from abuse and neglect and are willing to do whatever they need to keep children safe.

How Long is Mandated Reporter Training Good For in CA?

Do you need to renew your mandated reporter training? In California, certain occupations are legally required to report suspected cases of child abuse and maltreatment. California legislation requires mandated reporter training for businesses that hire teens, teachers and school personnel, and daycare providers and workers.

7 Professions Required to Take CA Mandated Reporter Training

California state law outlines a list of professionals who are required to report suspected child abuse and neglect. For some of these individuals, the state requires these professionals to take Mandated Reporter training in order to fulfill their duty as reporters.

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AB 506 Sets New Mandated Reporter Training Requirements for Volunteers

California’s youth service organizations have new mandated reporter training requirements under AB 506, a bill that seeks to better protect children against child abuse and sexual abuse. Find out what AB 506 means for administrators, employees, and volunteers of youth services organizations.

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Your Complete Guide to Easy New Hire Training

The Great Resignation means that workers are leaving their old positions in droves, leaving organizations across the U.S. with a desperate need to hire and fill empty seats. However, training a new employee can be costly in terms of both time and resources.

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Are Employers Required to Provide Training for Mandated Reporters?

If you employ mandated reporters, your state may require you by law to train them for the responsibility of reporting suspected child abuse and neglect. Federal Law Requires Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect In 1974, Congress passed the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) to create a federal focus for preventing and responding to child abuse.

Funding

What Can CAPTA Grants Be Used For?

The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) was first enacted 40 years ago to improve child protective systems. Since its inception, CAPTA has been amended several times, most recently by the Victims of Child Abuse Act Reauthorization Act of 2018.

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How to Meet California's Mandated Reporter Training Requirements

Are you required to provide your employees with mandated reporter training? In the State of California, you might be. California’s Child Abuse Neglect and Reporting Act designates certain individuals as mandated reporters and institutes training requirements to ensure these individuals are able to perform their duties and keep children safe.

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How Organizations Can Respond to CA's New Mandated Reporter Law

On January 1, 2021, new California legislation will go into effect that makes human resources employees and some supervisors mandated reporters of child abuse. AB 1963 applies to companies that have more than 5 employees who employ minors.

What California Businesses Need to Know About AB 1963

How an LMS Makes Mandated Reporter Training Simple and Easy

A Learning Management System (LMS) provides a simple and effective way of deploying training for mandated reporters. The Mandated Reporter LMS has been designed specifically to ensure that individuals, organizations, and States are compliant with regulations pertaining to child abuse identification and reporting.

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5 Reasons Why Mandated Reporter Training is Crucial for HR Staff

Your human resources team plays a vital role in your organization. Among other things, they field complaints of misconduct, keeping your employees safe and ensuring your business complies with state and federal employment laws.

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Employers

6 Things to Know About Hiring Young Workers

Does your company hire teenagers? Many companies offer jobs to younger workers, particularly in retail and food service. There are many benefits to hiring younger workers, not the least of which is the opportunity to offer someone their first job and help them start their career.

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What are the Mandated Reporter Training Requirements in CA?

The Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) is a California law requiring employers to identify mandated reporters, persons who are required by law to report suspected child abuse and neglect.

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What California Businesses Need to Know About AB 1963

As of January 1, 2021 employers throughout the state of California may be required to provide mandated reporter training to certain employees. This is due to Assembly Bill (AB) 1963, which adds HR employees and supervisors at businesses with more than 5 employees that also employ teens to the state’s list of mandated reporters.

How Changes to California Mandated Reporter Law Impact Employers

As of January 1, 2021, an update to California’s mandated reporting law will impact human resources employees and supervisors at organizations who hire teens throughout the state. Discover what this and other recent legislative changes mean for businesses in the state.