Wellesley College Child Safety Policy and Reporting Guidelines
Explore key elements of Wellesley College's policy on child safety, including reporting abuse or neglect, program guidelines, mandatory reporter obligations, and program manager responsibilities. Learn how the college is committed to protecting minors on campus and providing resources to ensure their well-being.
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What We Will Cover Today Key Elements of Policy Overview of Policy and Where to Find It Reporting of Abuse or Neglect Program Guidelines Child Safety Certification App Program Registration Background Checks Training
Wellesley College Policy on Safety and Wellesley College Policy on Safety and Well Well- -Being of Minors Being of Minors Risk Management web page: https://www.wellesley.edu/risk/child-safety-home Policy finalized and posted in August 2019 Larger programs (including the summer programs and PERA s programs) have been operating under a draft policy since summer 2018. Summer programs tested the Child Safety Certification App in summer 2019
Overview of Policy Commitment to Protecting Minors on our Campus Commitment to Protecting Minors on our Campus
Reporting of Abuse or Neglect Reporting of Abuse or Neglect All College Employees Have this Obligation All College Employees Have this Obligation If you know or suspect that a child has been abused or neglected or have other concerns about safety, you should immediately inform Wellesley College Police. Wellesley College Police will ensure that a proper report is made to the Massachusetts Dept. of Children and Families (DCF) and to the Town of Wellesley Police Department. Policy links to more information about warning signs of abuse or neglect. Includes: Physical Injury Emotional Injury Sexual Abuse Neglect
Reporting of Abuse or Neglect Reporting of Abuse or Neglect Mandatory Reporters Have Additional Obligations Mandatory Reporters Have Additional Obligations Mandatory reporters under Massachusetts law include: Police officers Health services and counseling center staff Religious life/clergy Early education, preschool, child care staff Required to report suspected abuse or neglect immediately to DCF and file a written report with DCF within 48 hours. Reporting to College administrators does not relieve mandatory reporters of this obligation to report to DCF.
Program Guidelines Program Directors and Managers Responsibilities and Resources Program Directors and Managers Responsibilities and Resources https://www.wellesley.edu/risk/child-safety-home/program-managers-responsibilities-and-resources https://www.wellesley.edu/risk/child-safety-home/program-managers-responsibilities-and-resources
Program Guidelines Program Directors and Managers Responsibilities and Resources Program Directors and Managers Responsibilities and Resources
Child Safety Certification Registration Registration + + Background Checks Background Checks + + Training Training
