Indiana’s Child Abuse Response Policies & Reporting Procedures

IDOE and DCS Response to P.L. 46-2012

To report child abuse, call 1-800-800-5556

During the 2012 legislative session, the General Assembly passed SEA 267, and the Governor signed IC 20-19-3-11 into law, which required a response from the department of education, in collaboration with the department of child services and organizations that have expertise in child abuse. The information and resources included on this page meet the requirements of this legislation.

Model Educational Materials

• Warning Signs
• Basic Principles of Child Abuse Prevention
• Methods of Student, Teacher, and Parental Education and Outreach

Response Policies and Reporting Procedures

• School Protocol for Reporting Allegations of Child Abuse in Indiana
• DCS Policies and Reporting Procedures for Child Abuse and Child Sexual Abuse (for general public)

Resources

• Evidence-based Prevention Programs

  *In response to P.L. 46-2102 11 (e), it should be noted that as the Department of Education and Department of Child Services have chosen to identify (as opposed to develop) model educational materials, the requirement to inform parent's and require permission to use such materials will be determined by the local school corporation policy.

• Ethical & Professional Guidelines for School Professionals
• Victim Assistance
• Vermont’s Sexual Violence Prevention Technical Assistance Resource Guide
• P.L. 46-2012 Committee Members
• Human Trafficking