​Who
Minnesota law allows for volunteer reporting of child maltreatment.
What
Report physical abuse, sexual abuse or neglect to a child if you know of or have reason to believe a person under the age 18 has been abused or neglected within the last three years.
When
Immediately
By mouth within 24 hours of knowledge or suspecting incident(s)
Follow by written report within 72 hours of verbal report
Where
Call your local welfare agency
Why
Prevent harm to a child
Help families receive needed services
Report
Name of offender if known
Name of victim
Nature and extent of maltreatment
Your name and address
Reporter protections
Your name is confidential unless disclosed as part of a court process
You are protected from civil and criminal liability if you made the report in good faith
You are protected from retaliation



Mandated Reporter Training
Child Protection main page - Minnesota Department of Human Services
Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
626.556 - 2016 Minnesota Statutes - Revisor of Statutes
Child Protection Reporting Process | Ramsey County
Child Protection | Ramsey County
9560.0220 - Minnesota Administrative Rules - Revisor of Statutes
Child protection services | Hennepin County
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