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What is a Mandated Reporter?

Wisconsin individuals who work in certain professions are required to report known or suspected abuse or neglect of a child younger than 18. These individuals are known as mandated reporters and include teachers, social workers, principals, child care providers, law enforcement officers, foster parents and many others who work with children. Some organization/agency policies state that all employees are mandated reporters, regardless of their position. Volunteers may also be mandated reporters, depending on the organization’s policies.

What is the Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporter Training Program?

Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporter Training, or SCAN-MRT, is a 3-hour program designed to teach mandated reporters how to recognize and respond to suspected child maltreatment. This interactive program emphasizes practical issues in response to abuse and neglect. SCAN-MRT is the only mandated reporter training in the state approved by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families.

This training is a Tier 2 training on the Registry for child care providers and will be entered on the Registry for those who need it.

On-site training: An approved trainer will come to your agency or organization and provide the training for your group, with a minimum of 10 and maximum of 50 participants. The cost is $350 for the 3-hour training, plus mileage expenses for the trainer. For more information or to arrange an on-site training, contact Jane Yeager at [email protected] or 920-996-2210.

Public training: Check the links below to see what trainings are being offered in your area. The cost of these trainings are $25 per person. www.preventchildabusewi.org click on “Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect Mandatory Reporter (SCAN-MRT) Training” www.the-registry.org click on “Search for Training” then type in “SCAN-MRT”

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