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.
- State training and resources.
- Abuse hotline: 1-800-992-5757.
Statewide Central Registry for the Collection of Information Concerning the Abuse or Neglect of a Child
Information about substantiated child abuse and neglect reports in the Central Registry may be requested in accordance with NRS 432.100.
Information about whether the person who is subject of the background check has been found to have abused or neglected a child may be made available to:
- An employer. If the person who is subject of a background investigation by the employer provides written authorization for the release of the information; and, either the employer is required by law to conduct the background investigation of the person for employment purposes; or the person who is the subject of the background investigation could, in the course of his or her employment, have regular and substantial contact with children or regular and substantial contact with elderly persons who require assistance or care from other persons.
- A designated individual whose primary concern is child safety (e.g. law enforcement, corrections, child welfare agencies, licensed child placing agencies).
- An individual requesting their own record.
Unable to locate an Adult Abuse Registry.
