Circle of Friends employees and volunteers are mandatory reporters and are required by The Child Abuse Reporting Law (ORS 419B.005 to 419B.0450) to disclose any information indicating a youth may be abused, neglected, in danger, or intends to harm him/herself or others.

The term child abuse and neglect means the physical or mental injury, sexual abuse, or exploitation, negligent treatment or maltreatment of a child by a person who is responsible for that child's welfare.  Abuse in Oregon is "actual" as well as "threatened harm".

If you believe you should make a report of suspected child abuse, contact Circle of Friends staff within 24 hours of the suspected abuse.  They will assist you in making a report.  If anyone is in imminent danger, call 911.

Any report made to Child Protective Services (CPS) is of suspected abuse, based on the information they recieve.  CPS will determine whether a check on the child's safety is deemed necessary.  If it is determined that the situation or condition is unsafe, CPS will determine and follow through on the next steps.

 

REVISED MAY 2021