Reporters of suspected child abuse fall into 2 categories:

1. Permissive Reporter                                                           Everyone is a permissive reporter and is encouraged to make a report of suspected child abuse.                    
2. Mandated Reporter                                                                 Adults who come into direct contact with children in the course of their employment or volunteer of a regularly scheduled program or activity, who accepts responsibility for a child.

• The trigger to report is a reasonable suspicion that a child is being abused. Permissive reporters may report anonymously; mandated reporters may not.
• Reports of suspected child abuse are to be made  immediately.
• If the child is in imminent danger, call 911.
• Reports may be made orally, by phone, or electronically.
  • Oral reports are made to ChildLine at                   1-800-932-0313 which is available 24/7
  • Electronic reports are made via CWIS Self-Service portal at www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis
• Inform the supervisor or person in charge of your program that a report was made