Every state has mandated reporters, individuals who are required to report when they have reasonable cause to suspect abuse and neglect, as required by the Federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA). However, the requirements surrounding who is considered a reporter, how they should report, and how they should be trained vary wildly from state to state. What's more, the consequences of failure to do your duty as a reporter are steep -- in some states failure to report is a misdemeanor or even a felony. Differing nationwide requirements make obtaining the correct training essential. Simple developed Mandated Reporter Training to make it easy for organizations to implement a robust training tool that meets the needs of mandated reporters throughout their organization. Learn more about the newest Simple product. How Mandated Reporter Training by Simple Helps Organizations Abuse is a problem whose effects are felt deeply throughout the United States. This tragedy impacts Americans of all age groups. It's estimated that 1,700 children die of child abuse each year. Most of them are less than two years old. Furthermore, 1 in 4 women ...

Is your organization required to provide Mandated Reporter training? Depending on your industry and state, you might be obligated to do so. Federal law requires states to designate certain individuals as Mandated Reporters of child abuse, individuals who are required to report suspected abuse and neglect. Entities such as government organizations, schools, businesses, etc. may be required by law to provide training to these reporters. However, providing the appropriate Mandated Reporter training can be challenging. Fortunately, there are resources and funding available to make this process a bit smoother for you. Learn how CAPTA grant funding can help you provide Mandated Reporter training to your organization. CAPTA May Offer Funding For Your Mandated Reporter Training The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) provides federal funding and guidance to states in order to support the prevention, investigation, prosecution, and treatment of child abuse. Additionally, CAPTA provides grants to public agencies and nonprofit organizations. According to CAPTA, one way in which states may use grant funding is by awarding it to public or private organizations for the training of Mandated Reporters. In addition to training programs, ...