​A mandated reporter is an employee required by law to report suspicion of child abuse or neglect. Specific professionals are identified by the State of California as mandated reporters including teachers, child care providers, medical and mental health professionals, and coaches.

Employees who are defined by law as mandated are obligated to immediately report situations in which knowledge of or reasonable suspicion exists that a child has been a victim of abuse or neglect.

Learn more about Mandated Reporting Requirement from our Employee Compliance Handbook.