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Additional Resources and Legal Information
In cases where you suspect that the child might be abused or neglected,
by law you must
report any maltreatment to the Child and Family
Services Agency by calling their 24-hour hotline at (202) 671-7233
(SAFE).
District of Columbia Law identifies several professions as mandated
reporters, including:
- Teachers
- Athletic coaches
- Mental health professionals
- Psychologists
- School officials
Visit DC.MandatedReporter.org for more information on how to recognize
signs of abuse and how to make a report. You can find these links in
your resources section.
Your resources also includes links to many organizations that can help
children and their families get food, clothing, and other kinds of
needed support.
For help with contacting additional services or resources, contact the
Department of Behavioral Health Access Help Line at 1 (877) 793-4357.
Thank you for completing Connecting Students in Distress with
Behavioral Health Resources: An Educator’s Overview of Roles,
Referrals and Resources. Be sure to check out your resources section
for more information.
Thank you for
taking our course.
Please click the link below to request a certificate of completion.
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