@Hannah How would you address it to the person? Like should I give them a warning before I be like âI may end up having to report this because I am a mandated reporterâ
Mandated reporters (where I am at least) can't say anything to the parent because it risks the parent fleeing with the child and puts the child more at risk. I believe mandated reporters actually can get in legal trouble for saying something to the parent or family before or after the report because it does put the child at risk (I used to work in childcare).
Given the limited information youâve given, I donât know what role you play in this scenario. If youâre not a mandated reporter yourself and youâre describing something youâre seeing with a friend or family member you can confront them to try and help the child. It just sounds like a sensitive subject, but itâs for the wellbeing of the child that you are brave and confront them. â¤ď¸
Oops I just re-read your comment saying that you are a mandated reporter. Is this person a friend/family member of yours? Or are they someone you encounter in the workplace? I think if itâs someone you are professionally encountering youâre obligated to call child line on them. If this is outside of work hours, I feel like the lines are blurred and you can use your judgment to see if you can address them privately. I wouldnât come at it with a threat though, that probably wonât be taken well.
@Kai Ohhhhhhh thank you wow i had no idea. I figured a courtesy call would be appropriate, but that would make sense. Yeah I just feel weird about it but Iâm unsure if Iâm seeing things clearly. Something to bring up to my supervisors on Monday
@Hannah Is it okay if I send you a quick message? I donât feel comfortable of course saying more on a public forum but Iâm feeling stuck at the moment
Of course!
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Legally, yes it is. Medical professionals are mandated reporters who are legally supposed to report. We see it all too often in the dental field đ