Mandatory Reporters

Who Are Mandatory Child Abuse Reporters?
Any of the following persons is required to report their suspicion of child abuse to the local human services agency, local police or county sheriff immediately if, (a) they are seeing the child in the course of their professional duties, (b) they suspect that the child has been abused or neglected, or (c) the child has been threatened with abuse or neglect and that abuse or neglect will occur:

1. A physician.
2. A coroner.
3. A medical examiner.
4. A nurse.
5. A dentist.
6. A chiropractor.
7. An optometrist.
8. An acupuncturist.
9. A medical or mental health professional not otherwise specified
10. A social worker.
11. A marriage and family therapist.
12. A professional counselor.
13. A public assistance worker, including a financial and employment planner.
14. A school teacher.
15. A school administrator
16. A school counselor.
17. A family court services mediator.
18. A child care worker in a day care center, group home or residential care center for children and youth.
19. A day care provider.
20. An alcohol or other drug abuse counselor.
21. A member of the treatment staff employed by or working under contract with a county department or a residential care center for children and youth.
22. A physical therapist.
23. A physical therapist assistant.
24. An occupational therapist.
25. A dietitian.
26. A speech language pathologist.
27. An audiologist.
28. An emergency medical technician.
29. A first responder.
30. A police or law enforcement officer.
31. A court appointed special advocate.
32. A member of the clergy, except information that he or she receives solely through confidential communications made to him or her privately or in a confessional setting if he or she is authorized to hear or is accustomed to hearing such communications and, under the disciplines, tenets, or traditions of his or her religion, has a duty or is expected to keep those communications secret. (See section 48.981 of the Wisconsin Statutes)

No person may be fired from their job for reporting suspected abuse.

 

 

 

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