Mandatory Reports of Child Abuse and Neglect

COASTAL ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Policies and Procedures Manual

02.14 Mandatory Reports of Child Abuse and Neglect

Original Approval: 04/01/2022
Last Updated: 06/01/2023
Last Reviewed: 06/03/2024

Policy/Purpose:

It is the policy of Coastal Alabama Community College to ensure compliance with ALA.CODE § 26-14-3.

Scope:

This policy applies to all Coastal Alabama Community College students and employees during any activity involving the College, including the workday. In addition, visitors, vendors, contractors, and all other non-employees are expected to recognize and comply with College policies.

Definitions:

There are no definitions applicable to this policy.

Details:

1. Requirement for Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect: The Code requires employees of public and private institutions of postsecondary and higher education to “report orally, either by telephone or direct communication immediately, followed by a written report, to a duly constituted authority” when the child is known or suspected to be a victim of child abuse or neglect.

Procedure(s):

1. Report incidents of child abuse or neglect to:
   Alabama Department of Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention
   60 Commerce St., Suite 1000
   PO Box 4251
   Montgomery, AL  36104
   Phone: 334-262-2951
   www.ctf.alabama.gov

Additional Provisions/Information

There are no Additional Provisions / Information applicable to this policy.