A Shared Responsibility

This site is dedicated to raising awareness of abuse and neglect, and providing resources to help protect the most vulnerable members of our communities.

Preventing & Reporting Child Abuse

In 1963, California enacted the first law in the United States requiring the mandatory reporting of child abuse. By 1967, all 50 states had similar laws.

These laws seek to protect children by establishing a legal duty to report abuse - and imposing penalties for failing to make a report - on certain occupations. These laws also authorize other adults to contact the authorities to report problems, and establish

the immunities and responsibilities of these "ethical" or "permissive" reporters.

The potential harm to children - and potential liability for mandatory reporters - is serious enough to justify that every responsible adult in contact with children learn how to protect them from abuse and neglect.

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Reporting Child Abuse Course

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I'm a Teen (grade 9-12)

The new Oregon law requires schools to train its employees on how to recognize, prevent, and report child abuse and to make the training available to parents. We also have a course on Teen Safety for 9-12 grades.

If you have NOT SIGNED UP at Shield the Vulnerable to take the training, follow steps one and two below to sign up.

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