Establish a clear duty to report suspected abuse or neglect of children and vulnerable adults to the proper authorities. Generate a branded PDF or Word document in minutes — free, no sign-up.
Create your policy →Give everyone a clear, non-negotiable duty: report suspected abuse or neglect to the proper authorities, promptly.
children is sexually abused before age 18
Source: Darkness to Light
of child sexual-abuse victims know their perpetrator
Source: RAINN
average negligent-selection jury verdict
Source: industry litigation data
To the authorities. A reasonable suspicion of abuse, neglect, or exploitation must be reported to child or adult protective services and/or law enforcement as required by law. Notifying the organization internally supports that report but never replaces it.
No. A reasonable suspicion is enough. Reporters are not expected to investigate or confirm the concern first, and a good-faith report is protected even if it is not ultimately substantiated.
No. The policy strictly prohibits retaliation against anyone who reports in good faith or cooperates with an investigation, and treats retaliation as a violation subject to discipline.