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If you need help accessing this information or if you are having trouble accessing this information using assistive technology, contact agencyinfo@dfps.state.tx.usIn Texas, anyone who suspects that a child is being abused or neglected has a legal obligation to report it. Professional reporters are required to report suspicion of abuse or neglect within 48 hours.
A Professional Reporter is anyone licensed or certified by the state or works for an agency or facility licensed or certified by the state and has contact with children as a result of their normal duties. By law, professionals may not delegate their duty to report to another person such as a coworker or family member.
Professional reporters include, but are not limited to:
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It is the responsibility of professionals to report and the responsibility of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to investigate allegations or suspicions of abuse or neglect.
Training Objectives
This training seeks to provide school staff with the following:
- Abuse and neglect definitions
- Introduction of two realistic abuse/neglect reporting scenarios
- A walk-through of the web-based e-Reporting system
- Guidance on commonly asked questions
- Approximate Time to Complete Course: 1 hour
- You will have the opportunity to earn and print a Certificate of Completion at the conclusion of the Course Review.
