If you suspect a child might be abused or neglected, by law you must report your suspicions to the Child and Family Services Agency by calling their 24 hour hotline at (202) 671-SAFE.
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District of Columbia Law identifies several professions as mandated reporters, including:
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Visit DC.MandatedReporter.org for more information on how to recognize signs of abuse and how to make a report. You can find this link in your resources section.
Your resources also include links to many organizations that can help children and their families get food, clothing, substance use disorder treatment, and other kinds of support.
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For help contacting or obtaining services, contact the Department of Behavioral Health Access Help Line at 1 (888) 7WE-HELP. (888-793-4357)
You can now access your certificate in the menu. You can come back to this training at any time to review the information or re access your certificate.
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Thanks for taking time to learn about behavioral health resources throughout the District and for doing your part to help students in distress.
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