South Dakota
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: 1-877-244-0864.
The Central Registry is a component within the Department of Social Services, Division of Child Protection Services (CPS) computer system that stores private information about parents, guardians or other caretakers who have a court finding of child abuse or neglect, or a substantiated report of child abuse or neglect. The Central Registry is not available to the public and is not a sex offender registry.
The purpose of the Central Registry is to assist in assuring safety of children placed in licensed facilities, foster homes and other child/adolescent care settings in South Dakota. Only staff from DSS who have the legal responsibility to handle child abuse and neglect cases can directly access information on the Central Registry. There is a confidentiality law which directs when and to whom DSS can release information.
Links to Registry and/or Related Information.
Unable to locate an Adult Abuse Registry.
