CA10

CAUTION: When dealing with child abuse or maltreatment, you are not to investigate or interrogate.
When talking with a child, stress that the situation and the behaviors are not his or her fault.
You are NOT legally required to inform parents or other persons legally responsible for a child’s care that you are making a report to the SCR.
Do NOT assume a parent will support the child.
Informing the parent or other person legally responsible may place a child at further risk of harm.
There are specific guidelines that apply to cases of suspected sexual abuse. Once a child reveals information that makes you suspect sexual abuse, avoid talking in detail with the child about the incident.