meets the definition of a perpetrator in order to make the report. P ROCEDURE
If a mandated reporter has reason to suspect child abuse, he or she must immediately and directly report the suspected abuse to Childline, either electronically at www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis or by calling 1-800-932-0313. If an oral report is made via the 1-800 number, then the mandatory reporter must also complete a written report of child abuse (CY 47) and forward said report to Allegheny County Children and Youth Services within forty-eight (48) hours after making the initial verbal report. After making the report to Childline, the mandatory reporter must immediately notify the College’s General Counsel, Vice President for Human Resources or Civil Rights Compliance Officer, who will be responsible for coordinating any follow up investigation conducted by the appropriate authorities. Failure to follow mandated reporter requirements may result in disciplinary consequences, including termination of employment, and criminal penalties under the CPSL. Individuals who make reports in good faith are granted immunity from civil and criminal liability. T RAINING Training and information resources regarding mandatory reporting obligations will be provided to College employees, volunteers and independent contractors/third-party vendors by the Office of Human Resources. Additional information and training resources can be located on the following website: www.keepkidssafe.pa.gov Employees in licensed professions will be required to complete additional mandatory training requirements as specified or required by the CPSL as a condition of license issuance or renewal.
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