Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting

Center for Children and Families, Inc.

Norman, Oklahoma

What action do I take?

I need to report the suspected abuse of

a child

Responding to the Child or Youth

Some guidelines to follow …

And for you the listener . . .

Reporting to Authorities

Failure to report …

Report of Suspicion of Child Abuse or Neglect

Is My Report Confidential?

How Do I Make a Report?

Call the 24-hour hotline number:1.800.522.3511

What’s Important

I made a report. What happens now?

What’s the difference between an investigation and an assessment?

Priority Levels

After a report is accepted for assessment …

Assessments and Investigations

All reports on investigation findings are forwarded to the

District Attorney

I made a report. What can I find out?

Notification of Parents

Reporting Issues

Duty to report

Additional facts

CCFI Child Abuse and Neglect Policy and Procedures

• Shared Folders/Policy and Procedures/Legal and Risk Management/CAN Reporting

• Under “Forms”:– CAN Report form– CAN Report log

More complete Child Abuse and Neglect information is available on Disc:

Part 1: CAN Statistics/Definitions

Part 2:CAN Symptoms and Signs

Part 3: CAN Reporting

Part 4:Frequently Asked Questions

or online at www.otac.info