Every day the safety and well-being of some children across Louisiana are threatened by child abuse and neglect. Mandated reporters play a crucial role in helping to keep children safe.

Learning Objectives:
- Recognize who is a mandated reporter and who is a permissive reporter
- Understand the legal obligations of a mandated reporter
- Make a report of suspected abuse and/or neglect to DCFS through either the Child Abuse Hotline or the Online Mandated Reporter Portal, and how to submit a follow-up report
- Recognize the signs and symptoms of child abuse and neglect
- Identify groups of children at higher risk for abuse/neglect
- Apply techniques to use if a child discloses abuse or neglect to you