Arkansas
Mandated reporters are individuals who are legally required to report known or suspected abuse and neglect of vulnerable populations to state and/or local authorities. Laws surrounding mandated reporting vary from state-to-state so please ensure your familiarity with your state's laws regarding individuals who are required to report known or suspected abuse and neglect.
Links
- State regulation: AR Code § 12-18-402 (2017).
- State training and resources.
- Abuse hotline: 1-800-482-5964 + mandatedreporter.arkansas.gov.
Who can request an Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry status (background) check?
Certain individuals identified under Arkansas Statute may request and receive information on an individual’s Registry status (notarized authorization form required):
- The individual whose status is being requested.
- Child protective entities in other states for the purpose of placing a child.
- Employers.
- Volunteer agencies.
- Licensing agencies.
Certain individuals may request and receive information on an individual’s Arkansas Adult Maltreatment Registry status:
- •The individual whose status is being requested
- Employers.
- Volunteer agencies.
- Licensing agencies.
