Center on Aging: Mandated Reporting

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Background Information

Starting the Discussion

Screening for Abuse

Mandated Reporting

Safety Planning

References and Resources



		Am I a mandated reporter?
		Key Concepts
		When do I report?
		Where do I report?
		What do I report?
		What can I expect?
		Are reports confidential?
		Can I be sued?
		What if I don’t report?

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Section Objectives

This section will help you answer the following questions:

Am I a mandated reporter?
What are the key concepts I need to know to carry out my responsibilities as a mandated reporter?
Under what circumstances must I report?
When do I report?
Where do I report?
What do I report?
What can I expect after I report?
Are reports confidential or anonymous?
Can I be sued for complying with mandated reporting obligations?
What happens if I don’t report?

This section of the module incorporates information from the mandated reporter training module of the Maine Office of Elder Services Adult Protective Services (APS).

There is much more to the APS training module than appears here. We encourage you to take the entire APS training module, available online at http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/beas/aps.htm

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		UMaine Center on Aging Camden Hall 25 Texas Avenue Bangor, ME 04401 Phone: 207-262-7920 Fax: 207-262-7921	This module made possible through generous funding from the Maine Health Access Foundation.