Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-175.23 - Sources of report of suspected child abuse
(1)
Mandatory reporters. Any
person meeting the criteria of a mandatory reporter is required to make an oral
report of the suspected child abuse to the department within 24 hours of
becoming aware of the abusive incident and make a written report to the
department within 48 hours following the oral report. If the person making the
report has reason to believe that immediate protection for the child is
advisable, that person shall also make an oral report to an appropriate law
enforcement agency.
(2)
Others required to report. In addition to mandatory reporters
which are so designated by the Iowa Code, there are other classifications of
persons who are required, either by administrative rule or department policy,
to report suspected child abuse when this is a duty identified through the
person's employment. Others required to report include:
a. Income maintenance workers.
b. Certified adoption
investigators.
(3)
Permissive reporters. Any person who suspects child abuse may
make an oral or written report, or both, to the department . Mandatory reporters
may report as permissive reporters when they suspect abuse of a child outside
the scope of their professions. A permissive reporter may remain anonymous and
is not required by law to report abuse.
Notes
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